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Tue Feb 22, 2011 at 14:55:04 PM PST
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| At long last, after a multi-year effort by community gardening advocates, the city of San Diego is easing its regulations on community gardens. This issue first came to my attention several years ago, when the International Rescue Committee was in the process of founding its New Roots Community Farm. For the small community garden (under 3 acres) to get going, it cost $40,000 to get through the rigorous and often ridiculous permitting process. But once the garden got going, it was a huge success - so much so that Michelle Obama came for a high publicized visit. New Roots is located in an area with little fresh food and the gardeners are immigrants from all over the world. Many farmed in their home countries before coming to the U.S. and lack the money to buy the same quality produce they can grow themselves at New Roots. The success at New Roots just goes to show what a no-brainer it is to make it easier to establish more community gardens. Thank goodness the city has finally agreed! Now let's see if we can get them on board with friendlier rules for urban chickens :) More info can be found here and here. |
| Jill Richardson :: Great Community Garden News From My Corner of the World |
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