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GARDENSCOMMUNITY
SAN FRANCISCO COMMISSION ON THE ENVIRONMENT
September 27, 2016
URBAN AG&
Department Overview• 4,113 acres of open space• 3,400 acres within SF• 224 neighborhood parks• 181 playgrounds• 151 tennis courts• 72 basketball courts• 103 sports fields• 38 community gardens• 29 off-leash dog areas• 24 full-service rec centers• 9 swimming pools• 6 golf courses• 2 stadiums• 1 family camp
• Green Waste Diversion• Green Building Design• Water Conservation• Zero Waste Commitments• Reduction in Electricity &
Natural Gas• Biodiversity Training• IPM• Sustainable Practices
Certification• Strategic Plan Objective 2.3
RPD’s Green Initiatives
Addressing the Need for Effective Programming
Benefits of Increased Participation in Urban Agriculture
18acres
20,000People attend classes, workshops and events
100k+Hours contributed each year
2XAs likely to eat fruits and veggies
Our Strategy
Our Mission: Provide infrastructure and support for the public to steward and activate our open spaces with urban agriculture
Our Strategy: To create a stronger infrastructure for both programs, we are further strengthening the ties between the Urban Agriculture Program Coordinator and the Community Gardens Program Coordinator
Urban Agriculture Program Scope
• Policy Development• Convene Urban Agriculture Working Group• Conduct Public Outreach & Education• Provide Technical Assistance• Create Annual Report and Annual Work Plan• Assist with the Community Gardens program• Materials Distribution• Resource Development
Community Gardens Program Scope
• Policy Development• Outreach and Education• Advise Garden Coordinators at
each site• Property Maintenance• Interagency Coordination• Resource Development
Accomplishments and Future Plans
Urban Ag Outreach
• Monthly Free Resource Centers• Urban Ag Academy• Semi-Annual Plant Giveaways• Monthly Workshops• Site Visits• Monthly Speaking Engagements
Community Gardens Outreach
• Annual Leadership Gathering• Annual Open Gardens Day• Site Visits• Annual Report and Survey• Mentorship and Guidance to Garden
Leadership
Major Focus to Increase Participation in Community Gardens
Our New Urban Ag Coordinator