From sea to shining sea individuals are taking an interest in becoming more self-sustainable and began growing what’s on their plates rather than buying from a grocery store. The explosion of food growing caused a national seed shortage as seed companies struggled to keep up with supply and demand, according to Vegetable Growers News. A national survey by Bonnie Plants, the largest national supplier and producer of vegetable and herb plants in the United States, finds that younger generations are gardening, with nearly two in five Americans under 35-years-old growing food. Photo 1 - Jennifer Nettles, Vincennes University Horticulture/Agriculture Coordinator. Photo 2- Valerie Clingerman, an Extension Educator-Ag and Natural Resources/County Extension Director for Purdue Extension-Knox County. ###
