Area gardeners are being asked to give back through several programs taking place this summer in Central Oregon.

One is the Grow A Row Project, a program run by the regional nonprofit organization NeighborImpact. Participating gardeners grow a row of vegetables or extra produce that they donate. The goods go to area food banks so those who are less fortunate have access to fresh produce. The gardeners can bring the goods directly to food pantries listed at www.neighbor impact.org/growarow.

NeighborImpact also is seeking volunteers to work at its demonstration garden in Redmond. Last year, the garden provided more than 1,000 pounds of fresh produce for donation to food banks.

Also, NeighborImpact and Celebrate the Season are seeking gardeners and farmers to participate in the third annual Backyard Farm Tour on Aug. 25-26. The tour features urban vegetable farms and gardens in the Bend area, although it’s expanding this year farther outside of Bend. People with livestock or chickens are invited to participate as well.

Contact: Grow A Row Project at www .neighborimpact.org/growarow; demonstration garden at sandyk@neighborimpact.org or 541-548-2380, ext. 148; Backyard Farm Tour at wa@bendbroadband.com or 541-244-2536.