URBAN AG COMMUNITY GARDENS - SF Environment · • 2 stadiums • 1 family camp • Green Waste...
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GARDENSCOMMUNITY
SAN FRANCISCO COMMISSION ON THE ENVIRONMENT
September 27, 2016
URBAN AG&
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Department Overview• 4,113 acres of open space• 3,400 acres within SF• 224 neighborhood parks• 181 playgrounds• 151 tennis courts• 72 basketball courts• 103 sports fields• 38 community gardens• 29 off-leash dog areas• 24 full-service rec centers• 9 swimming pools• 6 golf courses• 2 stadiums• 1 family camp
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• Green Waste Diversion• Green Building Design• Water Conservation• Zero Waste Commitments• Reduction in Electricity &
Natural Gas• Biodiversity Training• IPM• Sustainable Practices
Certification• Strategic Plan Objective 2.3
RPD’s Green Initiatives
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Addressing the Need for Effective Programming
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Benefits of Increased Participation in Urban Agriculture
18acres
20,000People attend classes, workshops and events
100k+Hours contributed each year
2XAs likely to eat fruits and veggies
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Our Strategy
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Our Mission: Provide infrastructure and support for the public to steward and activate our open spaces with urban agriculture
Our Strategy: To create a stronger infrastructure for both programs, we are further strengthening the ties between the Urban Agriculture Program Coordinator and the Community Gardens Program Coordinator
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Urban Agriculture Program Scope
• Policy Development• Convene Urban Agriculture Working Group• Conduct Public Outreach & Education• Provide Technical Assistance• Create Annual Report and Annual Work Plan• Assist with the Community Gardens program• Materials Distribution• Resource Development
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Community Gardens Program Scope
• Policy Development• Outreach and Education• Advise Garden Coordinators at
each site• Property Maintenance• Interagency Coordination• Resource Development
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Accomplishments and Future Plans
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Urban Ag Outreach
• Monthly Free Resource Centers• Urban Ag Academy• Semi-Annual Plant Giveaways• Monthly Workshops• Site Visits• Monthly Speaking Engagements
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Community Gardens Outreach
• Annual Leadership Gathering• Annual Open Gardens Day• Site Visits• Annual Report and Survey• Mentorship and Guidance to Garden
Leadership
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Major Focus to Increase Participation in Community Gardens
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Our New Urban Ag Coordinator