210 likes | 376 Views
Just Food. Building a just and sustainable food system in the New York City region. I believe that he who controls your bread basket controls your destiny. -Abu Talib, Taqwa Community Farm and Farmers Market. Just Food’s Programs. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Fresh Food for All
E N D
Just Food Building a just and sustainable food system in the New York City region
I believe that he who controls your bread basket controls your destiny.-Abu Talib, Taqwa Community Farm and Farmers Market
Just Food’s Programs • Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) • Fresh Food for All • Community Food Education • Food Justice • The City Farms
The City Farms Increasing the amount of food grown and distributed in New York City
The City Farms • Training of Trainers • Community Workshops • Donation Relationships • City Chickens & Bees • Market Development
Community Workshops Canning, Classie Parker Medicinal Herbs, Yonnette Flemmings
Donation Relationships Bissel Gardens, Food for Others Magriachantie Garden, Harlem
Market Development The Market at Bissel Gardens, Bronx
City Farms Markets A network of community-led farmers markets and gardens La Familia Verde Farmers Market, Bronx
The City Farms Markets West Farmers Market, Bronx Wyckoff Farmhouse Farmers Market, Brooklyn
The City Farms Markets South Bronx Community Garden Market Taqwa Community Farmstand
The City Farms Markets Weeksville Farmstand, Brooklyn Grassroots Farmers Market, Harlem
Just Food’s Role • Market Training Program • Network insurance agreement • Cooking demonstrations/workshops/ advocacy • City Farms Market Guide • Networking opportunities • Farmer recruitment • Other technical assistance
What do we look for in new market groups? • Urban agriculture • Community run • Community support East New York Farmers Market youth and friends, Brooklyn