Urban Agriculture and Food Access Resources for Neighborhood Revitalization

Posted by on September 05, 2011

Growing and Greening: Urban Agriculture and Food Access Resources for Neighborhood Revitalization

As Philadelphians clamor for fresh food in their communities, neighborhood organizations work to provide it.  Join colleagues in this two-part workshop to interact with cutting-edge thought leaders and to gain practical advice you can use in your community.

Part I: National/local best practice models for neighborhood food access; How local groups are changing the system to address food insecurity.

Part II:  Participants will select one break-out session:
A. Getting Started: A primer on starting community gardening, including resources to reach your goals OR  B. Been there, done that. Now what?

Panelists from The Food Trust, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, City of Philadelphia: Office of Sustainability, Health Department, and The Enterprise Center CDC.
Wednesday, September 21, 12:30 to 3:00 p.m.
The Enterprise Center, 4548 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19139.
PACDC Member Cost:  $25, includes lunch and resource materials
Non Member Cost: $35, includes lunch and resource materials

http://pacdc.org/professional-development-and-peer-learning-fall-2011-schedule