Seed to Supper

Seed to Supper

Seed to Supper is a comprehensive, six-week beginning gardening course that gives novice, adult gardeners the tools they need to successfully grow a portion of their own food on a limited budget. FOOD for Lane County offers Seed to Supper in partnership with Oregon Food Bank.

Seed to Supper Garden Educator volunteers teach classes at community host sites such as emergency food pantries, public libraries, affordable housing units, schools, churches, and prisons. Classes are taught indoors in the off-season in order to prepare participants for successful gardening in the springtime. Volunteer Garden Educators may also reinforce lessons in onsite host agency gardens, if they are available.

Volunteer Garden Educators teach classes using a student course booklet and a series of engaging PowerPoint presentations. Volunteer Garden Educators should have a working knowledge of basic intensive vegetable gardening principles and should be able to answer participants’ questions. The Seed to Supper curriculum was written in collaboration with Oregon State University Extension Service, and Master Gardeners may apply Seed to Supper volunteer time toward their primary service hours.

For more information about becoming a Seed to Supper Volunteer Garden Educator, please read our Volunteer Information Packet.

After reading through the packet, here are the steps to become a Seed to Supper volunteer:

• Seed to Supper Garden Educator Registration

  • Name*
    First Last
  • Primary Phone Number*
  • Backup Phone Number*
  • Email*
  • Address*
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  • Availability. Please check boxes for the times you are available to volunteer.*
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  • Possible locations: Please check boxes for the areas of the county where you'd be willing to volunteer.*
    CreswellSouth EugeneBethelNorth EugeneSpringfieldCottage GroveFlorenceVenetaNotiJunction CityOakridge
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  • Please answer the following questions.
  • How long have you been growing vegetables?*
    • 1-3 years
    • 4-6 years
    • 7-10 years
    • More than 10 years
  • Would you be comfortable teaching or translating a workshop in another language? If so, which language?*
  • Please describe your experience with agriculture or gardening.*
  • Please describe your experience with teaching or public speaking.*
  • Please explain why you are interested in becoming a Seed to Supper Garden Educator and describe your experience working with people from a variety of economic, cultural, social and experiential backgrounds.*
  • Do you have expertise in an agricltural topic not covered by existing workshops? If so, what is/are the topic or topics?*
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  Once your application is processed you will receive an e-mail with information about next steps.

Questions? Contact Jen Anonia, Gardens Program Manager.