Ann Aust

I grew up in a food desert, gardening with my parents, and I have continued this tradition with my husband and two children. I learned from these experiences how important it is to teach food literacy and food security to both children and adults. I am a professor emeritus of biochemistry with 22 years of experience teaching lecture and laboratory classes, including classes on nutrition. I believe the best place to teach nutrition and food literacy is in the garden. Learn more about the Huachuca City Community Garden on Facebook.

Arizona Community Garden Teaches Food Literacy and Creates Food Security

June 1, 2021 Updated August 5th, 2021

Community gardens are powerful spaces for local communities to reconnect with food production, improve food literacy, and establish food security.

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