Our Mission – Organic Edibles was formed to benefit individuals by giving direct food assistance to people in need and by providing education on how people can improv
e their quality of life with healthy low cost sources of food.
Our Story – The organization has begun a test garden located in Las Vegas, Nevada to determine the most efficient plants the public can grow on their property to provide quality healthy food for their families. When we began experimenting with ways to share knowledge with those who were interested in backyard gardening, we discovered that people who wanted to grow their own food, not just as a hobby but as a necessity, as they could no longer afford to purchase wholesome food for their families.As a result, free classes were started and held at least once per month to teach people how to start and maintain their gardens in the Southern Nevada desert. As this project progressed it became evident that the need was so great that more sources of funds were needed to achieve our goals. To do the most effective work, the organization applied for and became a 501(c )(3) non-profit corporation.
The sources of funds to finance this operation come from two sources. Donations and the sale of some of the produce obtained from the garden to support this organization.
As the garden is developed it will provide larger quantities of organic produce. It is the plan to sell about fifty percent of the produce to quality chefs in the local area. The proceeds from these sales plus donations will be used to help finance the operational cost of the garden.
The balance of the food produced will be given to people who need assistance or to organizations that already have programs in place to assist the elderly and others in need.
Currently, the information obtained from the garden test program is being shared with the general public by free workshops. In addition, the organization is having expert guest speakers on soil, plants, trees and related topics from local providers and the University (UNR extension) to provide information free to the public.
After the garden is in full production, there are plans for developing a children’s plot. People who are learning to grow at the garden will be encouraged to bring their children to learn about healthy foods and to experiment with growing in an area reserved for children.
The Incredible Organic Edible Group is here to share our expertise in growing in Southern Nevada. We’re here to help those who want to learn how to grow healthy food and to provide assistance to those who don’t have enough healthy food to eat.
If you are a newbie or experienced, you’ll learn and have the chance to help others in our community. We’ll visit those who have been growing veggies , herbs, and fruit trees at home as well as assist those who are just getting started. We’ll all be able to share ideas, extra seeds, recipes, etc.We’ll visit commercial local growers and support their efforts as well.
So…Let’s get dirty together !
You can reach us by email at organicedibles@gmail.com
or write us at:
Organic Edibles
7121 W. Craig Road
Suite 113-152
Las Vegas, Nevada 89129
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