PREECEVILLE — The Preeceville and District Ministerial Association held its annual veggie exchange, which saw garden producers sharing extra vegetables with their fellow gardeners.
Produce was dropped off from Sept. 22 to 25 at three separate locations.
Gardeners were encouraged to exchange extra vegetables with others who were short of something.
The program has been running for well over 20 years, and its success depends on the generosity and participation of parishioners and community-minded individuals. It stems from the Anglican Church, with the ministerial association's involvement expanding the program. There was a need for a system to be in place where gardeners or individuals could either drop off their excess garden produce, and where others, if they were short of something, could pick up some vegetables if required.
“This year was very disappointing with only a small amount of garden produce donated,” stated Rev. David Mugadzi, minister of the United Church in Preeceville and Sturgis. “I am not sure what happened this year. I have been told by some gardeners that this year was a very off year with produce coming off the garden earlier this year than in other years,” he stated.
Produce was dropped off at three sites: the Anglican Church in Endeavour; the Lutheran Church garage in Preeceville; and the Grace United Church hall in Sturgis.
The leftover produce that remains is scheduled to be donated to local organizations in Preeceville and Sturgis.
