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Cook County Urban Agriculture

Cook County Urban Agriculture. Andre Garner Project Director, Economic Development, Cook County. Identification Phase Interested partners Usable parcels Community project leaders Benefits Mitigate “Food Deserts” Job training Stabilize or increase property values Aesthetic improvements

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Cook County Urban Agriculture

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  1. Cook County UrbanAgriculture Andre Garner Project Director, Economic Development, Cook County

  2. Identification Phase • Interested partners • Usable parcels • Community project leaders Benefits • Mitigate “Food Deserts” • Job training • Stabilize or increase property values • Aesthetic improvements • Restore community heritage • Improve quality of life

  3. Interested Partners • City of Harvey • Village of Ford Heights • Village of Robbins • City of Blue Island • Village of Park Forest • Prairie State College • The Field Museum • Calumet Stewardship Initiative • SSMMA • Chicago State University • More are Welcome!

  4. Thank you. Pictures: Creative Commons

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