Garrett County Health Department Seeking Local Input for Harvest Hub Initiative

The Garrett County Health Department's Population Health, Innovation & Informatics unit is working on new strategies, including the Garrett County Harvest Hub. This initiative is a partnership with local farmers like Backbone Food Farm, Honey Moon Farm, and Ma & Pa’s Country Store. The first food box from the Harvest Hub is set to be available in July.

The Harvest Hub team is preparing their second funding application. The goal is to boost the local economy, improve access for disadvantaged groups, and promote collaboration. They are looking for more partners to join the initiative.

The Harvest Hub aims to address food insecurity, obesity rates, and overall health in Garrett County. They are looking for individuals with innovative ideas who are interested in contributing to the solution.

Residents can participate in other ways if they can't submit funding ideas. The team suggests joining mygarrettcounty.com to influence community decisions. They can also join the Garrett County Harvest Hub action group to give feedback on the initiative.

The Garrett County Harvest Hub is a program by the Garrett County Health Department’s Population Health, Innovation, and Informatics Unit. It aims to improve access to Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), educate local farmers on SNAP, and help SNAP recipients use local food systems and fresh foods to combat chronic diseases. The program is led by Shelley Argabrite and John Corbin.

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