Jackson’s food desert problem sparks new partnership with local urban farm

Jackson's Fresh Collective Celebrates Unanimous City Council Approval of Historic Memorandum of Understanding Jackson, Mississippi — Jackson's Fresh Collective (JFC), an initiative of To Improve Mississippi Economics (T.I.M.E.), proudly announces and celebrates the unanimous approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by the Jackson City Council, marking a significant milestone in the collective effort to address food access, economic empowerment, workforce development, health, wellness, and community revitalization throughout the City of Jackson. 

National Urban Agriculture In partnership with USDA Farm Service Agency USDA Training ⋅ Cooperator Engagement ⋅ Producer Education  The NUag Initiative is made possible by grants from USDA Farm Service Agency: FSA23CPT0012863, FSA23CPT0013042  In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. For further information, please see the USDA website.  © All Rights Reserved – National Urban Agriculture Initiative

National Urban Agriculture In partnership with USDA Farm Service Agency USDA Training ⋅ Cooperator Engagement ⋅ Producer Education  The NUag Initiative is made possible by grants from USDA Farm Service Agency: FSA23CPT0012863, FSA23CPT0013042  In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. For further information, please see the USDA website.  © All Rights Reserved – National Urban Agriculture Initiative

National Urban Agriculture In partnership with USDA Farm Service Agency USDA Training ⋅ Cooperator Engagement ⋅ Producer Education  The NUag Initiative is made possible by grants from USDA Farm Service Agency: FSA23CPT0012863, FSA23CPT0013042  In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. For further information, please see the USDA website.  © All Rights Reserved – National Urban Agriculture Initiative