Opportunity 
 Gardens

For Interested Gardeners.

The Opportunity Gardens Program empowers people to grow food for themselves by providing mentoring services and garden supplies. The program is free of charge to all low-income residents of Columbia, Missouri.

You must be committed to taking care of your vegetable garden for several years. CCUA will support you as you become an independent gardener, but you are responsible for maintaining and caring for your vegetable garden.

Become an Opportunity Gardener.

Complete the online application, or download, print, fill out, and turn in the paper application.
Meet with CCUA staff in your yard or future garden site for an evaluation.
Help install your garden beds with CCUA staff.
Meet with CCUA to get basic essential tools, educational materials, and mentoring.
CCUA mentors can give tips on preparing and preserving the food you grow.
Enjoy growing your own food and sharing fresh food with family and friends.

For current program participants.

If you have any questions about your garden, please call or text the OG cell phone at 573-529-2756 or email Saxon@ColumbiaUrbanAg.org

Over the course of the year you can expect that we will reach out to you the following times:

Late winter/early spring
- Seed and plant orders
Spring
- Seed and plant deliveries
Late spring
- Summer plant deliveries (tomatoes, peppers, eggplant)
Summer/fall
- Checkup
Fall/winter
- Garden winterization
Compost delivery
Program survey

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