State AND Society

An Integrative Framework

Food Security Framework

www.community-food.org

Alaimo, K., Packnett, E., Miles, R. A., & Kruger, D. J. (2008). Fruit and Vegetable Intake among Urban Community Gardeners. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior,

Outcome: Urban adults who participate in community gardens are more likely to eat fruits and vegetables

Health – Contemporary Practices

• Organizational Design and Innovation:– Community Supported Agriculture, etc.– Insurance benefits– Market Locations

• Healthy Food from Healthy Soils– U.S. Environmental Protection guidelines

for agriculture in brownfields

Health – What We Are Learning

Database of research on the benefits of community gardens:

http://www.communitygarden.org

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Economic Development:Contemporary Practices

Federal

Food Hub

State

StateOrganizations

andFood Policy

Councils

Local

City Ordinance

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Photo Credits and Acknowledgements

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