How long does the workshop take to organize?
Based on availability of facilitators and payment, ACGA could organize this workshop in as little as 3 weeks. What does it cost? One 2-day Growing Community workshop costs approximately $5,000, of which half of the cost is expected to be received at least 1 week prior to the workshop with the remaining to be paid at the completion of the training. This estimate is calculated assuming a 30-person attendance, a donated space, 2 trained facilitators, and budgeted food allowances. This does not include travel or accommodations for participants. Each participant will receive an ACGA membership, the Growing Communities Curriculum and new knowledge to empower their own community to grow more food secure and sustainable. How can you raise money to host this workshop? The funds to host this workshop can be raised by a variety of methods including: • Contributions from local businesses, churches, service clubs and supporters • Participant fees • Neighborhood improvement grants • Local foundation
