A Davenport church will soon start growing fruit and vegetables, thanks to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Third Missionary Baptist Church kicked off the project as part of a deal between the National Baptist Convention and the USDA.
Illinois Public Radio's Michelle O'Neill reports the church members will enjoy a longer planting season because the garden will be in a large greenhouse called a "high tunnel," more commonly known as a "hoop building."
All churches belonging to the National Baptist Convention are eligible to apply for USDA grants and resources. Individual farmers and growers may also apply for help with high tunnel gardens.
