(Atlantic) The Grow another Row sharing program, now in its’ third year, is recruiting volunteers and local gardeners and farmers and seeking to hire a seasonal program coordinator for 2022.
Grow Another Row is a local produce sharing program that encourages people in Cass County to grow and share fresh produce to meet the demand for fresh produce.
Grow Another Row began in 2020 as a Healthy Cass County initiative by a group of local growers and has proved a valuable program for the county. Through a network of produce sharing sites managed by volunteers, Grow Another Row has provided free fresh local produce across the county. Produce donated to the program is also shared through all four Cass County food pantries. All four Cass County food pantries have shared with Grow Another Row that they want more fresh produce.
Grow Another Row is looking for volunteers to grow, harvest, bag, and transport produce across the county. Individuals and groups—such as organizations, churches, or workplaces—are welcome to join the effort.
Cass County ISU Extension is also seeking to hire a seasonal Grow Another Row program coordinator, which proved to be very valuable last year.
The Grow, Another Row Program Coordinator position is possible through AmeriCorps funding. The coordinator position is a temporary position through fall 2022. The coordinator will produce donations and distributions throughout Cass County. Cass County ISU Extension is seeking to fill the work immediately. Interested individuals should visit www.extension.iastate.edu/cass/ for more information.
For more information on Grow Another Row, the open coordinator position, and to sign up for the program’s email newsletter or volunteer to grow, deliver, or help harvest (pick or dig) food, visit https://www.extension.iastate.edu/cass/content/grow-another-row-cass-county or contact Cass County Extension Director Kate Olson or Cass County Wellness Coordinator Brigham Hoegh at 712-243-1132.
(Photo: Barb Fischer works on a news produce stand for Cass County Grow Another Row)
