Get growing for goodness’ sake

The Menu is forever harping on about the multiple benefits of freshly grown, seasonal, local produce and is a huge fan of the inspirational Michael Kelly’s GIY organisation, so is delighted to bring tidings of the GIY Get Ireland Growing Fund.

In partnership with AIB, it targets community groups, schools and non-profit organisations seeking to finance their own food-growing project. The same programme funded more than 70 different projects in 2013 with grants ranging from €500 to €5,000. Applications are invited from any of the aforementioned with either existing or proposed growing space, schools can also apply for training services or equipment to kick-start a growing initiative. See www.giyinternational.org for further details and application forms.

Food glorious food