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Florida A&M University<\/a> celebrated the rebirth of its Orange Avenue community garden plot Saturday. The space will also serve as a classroom and laboratory.<\/p>\n

FAMU Professor Kwasi Densu is the co-director of the new Lola Hampton-Frank Pinder Agroecology Center.<\/a><\/p>\n

“The Agroecology Center is a partnership with the Black Food and Justice Alliance<\/a> and at the level of the university, it’s a collaboration between the College of Agriculture and Food Sciences and the College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities.”<\/p>\n

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Meaning, said Co-director Dr. Jennifer Taylor, a holistic center for promoting more community self-reliance, better nutrition and economic growth.<\/p>\n

“In support of building healthy soils, food systems and environment.”<\/p>\n

Taylor added the ultimate purpose of the Center is to reconnect people with the source of their sustenance.<\/p>\n

“I see it laying the foundation through which we have a lens to build and to see a healthier environment and a healthier food system and a healthier community. Based on agroecology and organic farming strategies, that will be beneficial, not only for underserved communities but for all communities.”<\/p>\n

Run in partnership with the Cooperative Extension Service, the site will also provide a community garden space for area residents. The center celebrated its grand opening on Saturday with a day-long showcase event. <\/p>\n

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