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Urban Farming - 2019

Collected by: San Jose State University, School of Information

Archived since: Sep, 2019

Description:

This collection consists of the websites for non-profits across the United States that are focused on urban farming. These organizations demonstrate the social impact of these programs, including: job training for at-risk youth and those who were formerly incarcerated; adult and youth education; support for refugees and immigrants; and providing produce for neighborhoods that are food deserts and for food shelters.

Subject:   Science & Health Society & Culture Urban agriculture Occupational training Nonprofit organizations Education

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Title: Growing Home

URL: http://growinghomeinc.org/

Description: This website details Growing Home, a Chicago-area expert in farm-based training for people with employment barriers and helping people find meaningful careers through skills learned while farming since 2002. By providing 25 hours per week of paid on-the-job experience and job-readiness training, plus the support to conquer issues like criminal records, medical needs, child-care, and housing, the organization starts people on the path to self-sufficiency, provides economic stability, and positively impacts neighborhoods with the greatest need.

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Subject:   Urban agriculture Community-supported agriculture Food security Sustainability Occupational training Nonprofit organizations Community organization Land use, urban Chicago, Illinois, USA

Title: Living Well Kent

URL: http://livingwellkent.org

Description: Living Well Kent is a community-driven collaborative dedicated to the vision of public spaces and initiatives that encourage healthier lifestyles and better living. It is focused on creating a healthier, more equitable and more sustainable city. LWK’s specific goals include creating community in which all residents thrive, which includes widespread access to healthy and affordable food for all residents, safer streets and public spaces that encourage physical activity, and greater equity and therefore opportunities to achieve full potential. The organization recognizes that its community is ethnically and culturally diverse, and that their work must stay grounded in diverse voices. It also believes that all people and food have a purpose. The website for Living Well Kent provides information about the grassroots organization run by refugees and immigrants in Kent, outside of Seattle. The website provides links to the newsletter, additional community resources, and a gallery of images representing the organizations' work.

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Subject:   Urban agriculture Community-supported agriculture Land use, urban Farmers' markets Food banks Food security Refugees Immigrants Nonprofit organizations Community organization Seattle, Washington, USA

Title: Plant It Forward Farms

URL: http://plant-it-forward.org/

Description: Plant It Forward (PIF) is a nonprofit organization with the mission to empower refugees to develop sustainable farming businesses that produce fresh, healthy food for our community. The organization envisions thriving farmers, enriching Houston’s vibrant culture. The farmers are independent contractors which gives them autonomy over their schedules and flexibility in how they wish to sell their produce, and PIF strives to ensure that its farmers can become financially independent through their work. Additionally, PIF facilitates a weekly Farm Share subscription program and coordinates sales to restaurants and distributors, plus our farmers sell directly to customers from farm stands and at farmers markets. The website for the organization provides information about the urban farming intiative, including biographies of the farmers and ways in which the public can support the program in buying produce at farm stands, farmers markets, subscriptions, and at restaurants.

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Subject:   Urban agriculture Community-supported agriculture Farmers' markets Refugees Occupational training Nonprofit organizations Community organization Houston, Texas, USA

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