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Gardening for engagement in action
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Russellville Urban Gardening Project, Inc. (RUGP), is an urban gardening/farming program located in Russellville, Kentucky. Since 2012, RUGP has expanded to include partnerships with Kentucky State University, University of Kentucky, Logan County Extension 4-H, the City of Russellville, and Russellville Independent School. The three-acre garden sits in the middle of the African American community and includes an acre dedicated to a traditional tilled garden, a separate children’s garden with raised beds, two high tunnels, a stage, and a handcrafted bench framed around a huge tree designed by Kentucky folk artist Willie Roscoe.
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HIGH TUNNELS
RAISED GARDEN BEDS
AND MANY MORE
RAISED GARDEN BEDS
AND MANY MORE
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Founder
Dr. DawsonRUGP was founded on the concept created by Dr. Dawson entitled “gardening for engagement”. For definition purposes, “gardening for engagement” is a method in which community organizers, purposely, utilizes the principles and techniques of farming and horticulture to educate, uplift and revitalize a community; while simultaneously teaching the community to preserve and protect the earth and its natural resources while insuring the health and welfare of humankind.
Dr. Dawson is The Honorary Commissioner of Agriculture for 2015 and 2019. |
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