Campus Garden Quiz

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1. Many colleges have started campus garden programs, that aim to teach students about the benefits of sustainable farming methods and locally grown food.
2. These gardens which use organic farming techniques also provide fresh produce for the college cafeteria.
3. A garden, that is big enough to grow produce for a college cafeteria requires a large piece of land.
4. Such a garden also needs a leader, who can choose crops that will thrive in local growing conditions.
5. Volunteers, willing to work in the garden every week, are essential as well.
6. Some campus gardeners distribute produce to people in the community who live far from a grocery store.
7. Some urban neighborhoods are called “food deserts,” because they lack grocery stores that

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