So What About All These Community Gardens? C.J. Eisenbarth Hager Associate Director, Community Health Policy
So What About All These Community Gardens? What is a community garden? Individual plots Organizing or management structure
So What About All These Community Gardens? Healthier Residents Promotes physical activity Lowers BMI (Body Mass Index) Increases consumption of fruits and vegetables
So What About All These Community Gardens? Community Building Increases social cohesion Use of vacant or under- utilized properties Crime prevention
So What About All These Community Gardens? Sustainability Shortens commodity chain Increases air quality Improves economic security
So What About All These Community Gardens? Ron Finley, Guerilla Gardener