As part of the Red Cross Covid-19 Response in 2020, Greyton Transition Town (GTT) launched a food security initiative for Genadendal, Bereaville, Voorstekraal, Boesmanskloof and Greyton, called Valley Food Gardens. This project was to boost vegetable production in the valley.
Valley Food Gardens is led by GTT Director, Marshall Rinquest, who has years of hands-on experience in supporting permaculture and community-based food gardens in schools and households.
Valley Food Gardens aims to introduce entire communities to the benefits of growing vegetables.
Whether the ground available is an entire garden or a small strip of land, Marshall Rinquest takes joy in helping with all aspects of establishing and maintaining small-scale agriculture.
Furthermore, once gardens are in full operation with an abundance of healthy crops, Marshall arranges excess vegetables to be bought for cash by RAW, thus generating an additional income for the household.
Encouraging children to eat healthily is something Valley Food Gardens takes very seriously.
Marshall Rinquest personally visits schools and introduces teachers and learners to all the practical knowledge needed to create a fruitful garden. With his guidance, vegetable gardens will eventually supplement their feeding schemes with organic produce packed with vitamins.
With good nutrition in mind, Marshall also highlights the life-changing benefits of growing crops for personal and financial gain which in turn empowers the community.
Valley Food Gardens has grown its original concept to include a service that provides a platform for the community to sell their excess produce.
Veggie boxes come in a variety of sizes with speciality products added such as homemade bread, RAW juices and organic eggs.
Veggie Boxes are available at:
Valley Food Gardens is with you every step of the way if you are interested in establishing a sustainable vegetable garden of your own. Marshall Rinquest will personally perform a site inspection and then formulate a project plan best suited to your unique piece of land.
Setup Fee - Created Within Your Budget
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Valley Food Gardens aims to educate by sharing valuable knowledge about sustainable gardening.
Basic permaculture principles and practice
Course Includes:
Contact Marshall Rinquest at Valley Food Gardens for more information and to arrange your private or group course.
RAW is a whole food store in Greyton that is stocked with excess produce collected from the Valley Food Gardens initiative, RAW empowers its suppliers while providing healthy green groceries for the public.
Shop RAW
When you visit RAW you are not only supporting sustainable shopping, you are doing your bit to empower a community. Read more about RAW, here:
Valley Food Gardens thanks you for your support. Your donation will go a long way towards sustainable gardening in Genadendal, Bereavill, Voorstekraal, Boesmanskloof and Greyton.
| Bank Details Bank: FNB/RMB |
Become Involved
If you have any ideas or connections that can help grow Valley Food Gardens, please contact Marshall Rinquest at 073 486 1965
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