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Paula Kotasek, MCIP First Saskatchewan Food Summit March 2, 2011
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The Food Desert Urban Agriculture Community Gardens Local Food Movement Urban Trends
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Food Security as a Determinant of Health Affordable Housing
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Legal agreements registered on land title by the property owner called restrictive covenants Prevent a competitor from relocating on a site once it has been vacated There is a limitation on the goods that can be sold from the site, in particular the amount and range of groceries Often do not have an expiry date
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Incentive Programs Vacant Lot Inventory Affordable Housing Land Assembly
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The growing, processing and distribution of local food and other products through intensive plant cultivation in and around cities. Can take two common forms: backyard or community gardening more intensive operations, such as large scale urban gardening, hydroponic greenhouses and aquaculture.
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City of Saskatoon Policy Community Collaboration Inclusiveness Community Spirit No transfer of private rights on public lands Role of Child Hunger Education Program (CHEP) Introduced Community Gardens in 1999 Assists community groups in finding land for gardening, covers some of the start up costs Partner with schools and other groups
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City Park Community GardenNutana Community Garden
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Oakland, California – City Slicker Farms www.cityslickerfarms.org
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Boston, Massachusetts– The Food Project www.thefoodproject.org
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Inuvik, Northwest Territories – Inuvik Community Greenhouse www.inuvikgreenhouse.com
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Jackson, Wyoming – Vertical Harvest Greenhouse www.verticalharvest.org
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Principle is knowing where your food comes from Renewed interest in gardening and preserving food Increased availability of locally produced food Processed and unprocessed
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Farmers Markets Specialty Food Stores Expanded Grocery Areas in Big Box Stores Urban (Downtown) Grocery Stores
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Permanent location Produce and Value- Added Products Other locations
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Ethnic Food Stores Artisan Bakeries Specialty Food Stores
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Amend regulations to allow for gardens to be used as amenity space Be flexible Be innovative
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