Partly led by DUG’s Change Committee<\/a>, a dedicated group of changemakers, DUG’s accessibility and equity efforts have included efforts like ADA compliance in garden spaces and land blessings for opening ceremonies.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][toggles style=”minimal” accordion=”true” accordion_starting_functionality=”closed”][toggle color=”Extra-Color-1″ heading_tag=”h5″ heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”ADA Compliance”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n Garden adoption<\/a> allows community members or businesses to partner with DUG to support a community garden or food forest. 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EQUITY-CENTERED PRICING<\/h3>\n
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Eligibility Requirement for Supplies:<\/h4>\n
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All garden plots are fully utilized.<\/h5>\n
All gardens meet a baseline physical infrastructure standard.<\/h5>\n
History & Impact<\/h4>\n
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LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT<\/h3>\n
WHAT DUG DOES<\/h4>\n
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