Ever since I learned about them, ECHO‘s soft-spoken and knowledgeable presence in Ft Meyers, Florida has been a source of inspiration and information about everything from worm composting to Florida-friendly plants to permaculture gardening. As home gardening and urban farming become more and more popular and vital to our food security, ECHO will be a key partner moving forward toward urban foodscaping initiatives, education for FL growing techniques and plants, and permaculture methods.
Check out this article to learn more: Eat Near: ECHO fights hunger abroad and in its backyard.