TASKS 



D. Allocate land to approved gardening groups or farmers, 



1. Gardening Group 



A. Process applications. 



B. Identify responsible local management. 



C. Secure approval of controlling agency. 



2. Commercial Farming 



A. Process applications. 



B. Select farmer 



C. Secure approval of controlling agency 



(In cases of multiple applications, the Board of 

 Agriculture will make final determination.) 



TARGET COMPLliTIOM DATK 



April 1, 1976 



On-going 



Establish clearinghouse of information for persons interested 

 in community gardening. 



1. Compile and systematize information on existing gardening 

 programs to include mapping of location, size of plot, 

 sponsoring agency, and identify local mauagement contact. 



May 1, 1976 



F. Provide technical and practical assistance to community gardeners 

 with help from County Extension Service, Soil Conservation Service, 

 and University of Massachusetts. 



1. Compile a kit of basic information for beginning gardeners 

 (to be distributed to each gardening" group at onset of 

 program) . 



2. Provide group gardening coordinators and liaisons with 

 a list of appropriate sources of additional technical 

 assistance. 



February 1, 1976 



April 1, 1976 



3. Arrange with County Extension Service to give 



demonstrations, lectures, or seminars for community 

 garden coordinators (if there is an expressed need 

 and interest). 



On-going 



