SMITHFIELD, Va., April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Pure Farmland™ believes that good things are grown from the ground up. That’s why the brand launched the Pure Growth Project in 2020 to support gardening in the community and at homes throughout the country. In 2021, Pure Farmland’s commitment to help gardens big and small continues on. Through financial support to neighborhood gardens and eligible food projects via its grant program and by way of its Grow a Meal, Share a Meal program with Cooking Matters, the brand aims to increase the availability of locally grown fruits and vegetables in communities everywhere.
As part of the brand’s pledge to keep “growing good” across America, Pure Farmland is kicking off year two of the Pure Growth Project grant program today on National Gardening Day. As a holiday that’s all about encouraging current and aspiring gardeners to pick up a shovel and begin a year of homegrown bounty, the day’s mission aligns with Pure Farmland’s quest to ensure gardens continue to flourish all season long, and beyond. Throughout the year, grants will be awarded to qualified community farms, gardens, and nonprofit organizations – particularly in urban areas where access to fresh produce and green space can be limited – through an open application process launching today and ending on June 15, 2021, subject to terms and…