Thanks to Door County Farm for Vets, a concept born during World War I could be returning to a yard near you. Victory Gardens were made popular during both world wars as people planted vegetable, fruit, and herb gardens at their homes and in public parks to boost the amount of food and morale in the United States and along the front lines. The Door County Farm for Vets program will help area veterans plant their own Victory Gardens by supplying the tools, irrigation systems, fertilizer, and other items to get their plots off on the right foot. Door County Farm for Vets President Jacob Vandenplas hopes that farmers develop a sense of pride and purpose and pass their skills along to other veterans who may also need support.

Vandenplas says support and interest in the Victory Gardens program have been strong since the start of the year. You can click this link to support their efforts.