Supporting the goals and ideals of National Community Gardening Awareness Month.

raising awareness about the importance of community gardens and urban agriculture;

improving access to public land for the creation of sustainable food projects;

encouraging further growth of community gardens and other opportunities that increase food self-reliance, improve fitness, contribute to a cleaner environment, and enhance community development; and

supporting cooperative efforts among Federal, State, and local governments and nonprofit organizations to promote the development and expansion of community gardens and to increase their accessibility to disadvantaged population groups.