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Urban Agriculture & Policy

This module explores the civic and community impacts of urban farming, preparing participants to engage with policies, elected officials, and neighborhood associations while considering environmental, economic, and social benefits for a successful urban farm.

Curriculum

Curriculum

Civic Engagement for Urban Growers

Farming and food are heavily tied to civic engagement, especially in an urban context. This module will prepare participants to engage with elected officials, neighborhood associations, and a variety of policies and regulations that may affect their farms.

Participant Handouts:

Activity 1: Knowing your Civic Landscape

Activity 2: Interview an Official or Farmer

Activity 3: Roleplay Scenario

Activity 4: Case Studies

Critical Considerations when Establishing an Urban Farm

While urban farming allows for the development of a variety of environmental, economic, and social benefits to the surrounding communities, there are several considerations to be made to ensure that your urban farm is purposeful and successful.

Participant Handouts:

Activity 1: Learn & Tour With an Urban Farmer

Activity 2: Seeding Your Vision

Activity 3: Plotting Your Urban Farm

Additional Resources
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This work is supported by the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program grant no. 2021-70033-35833 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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