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A $10,000 grant could put cedar borders around Old Rucker’s growing rows
Staff want Food Well Alliance funding for garden borders aimed at improving access and maintenance. Council considers authorizing the application Nov. 16.
Old Rucker Farm’s cultivation rows would get cedar borders under a $10,000 grant proposal headed to Alpharetta City Council on Nov. 16.[1][2]
The city’s plan for the growing rows is meant to improve accessibility and long-term maintenance while supporting agricultural programs and community food production, according to recreation and parks staff.[2]
The city has prepared an application for Food Well Alliance’s 2027 Garden Forward Grant, which offers $10,000 grants for community-garden infrastructure projects in metro Atlanta. Staff recommend that council authorize submitting an application—not accept an awarded grant. The proposed improvements remain contingent on winning the funding.[2]
Council’s meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at City Hall, 2 Park Plaza. The grant proposal is item 7.B on the agenda.[1]
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