overview of urban agriculture: gary matteson - farm credit council

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Agriculture in America’s Cities and Towns

Gary Matteson, Farm Credit Council

get ready for urban farming

limitedspace

Economic sustainability is included in a triple bottom line

Organize ideasDetermine directionSet goals to measure progress

Mission: To grow fresh, healthy, safe, local food that benefits my community by demonstrating farming skills and good work ethics while providing some cash income.

People Financial Production Marketing

competing interests

crops in the ground vs. crops in the greenhouse

production for the market high point

between crops

population

finding roofs

Plan to Succeed

Mission

matteson@fccouncil.com202-879-0840

Gary Matteson, Farm Credit Council

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