Locals using vacant land for their own food needs is a success in itself.

Economy

Our strategic initiatives will improve the local economy by:

• localizing agricultural production
• localizing agricultural distribution
• enhancing healthful consumption
• inspiring entrepreneurship

Ecology

Our urban gardening methods will improve local ecology by:

• reducing toxic buildup
• reducing fossil fuel reliance
• preserving topsoil and conserving fresh water
• enhancing organic farming methods
• increasing public knowledge and practice of environmental sustainability

Equity

Our organization’s processes will improve local lives by:

• deepening and widening community participation
• increasing collaborative decision making
• encouraging “ground-up” neighborhood control