GARDENSCOMMUNITY

SAN FRANCISCO COMMISSION ON THE ENVIRONMENT

September 27, 2016

URBAN AG&

Department Overview• 4,113 acres of open space• 3,400 acres within SF• 224 neighborhood parks• 181 playgrounds• 151 tennis courts• 72 basketball courts• 103 sports fields• 38 community gardens• 29 off-leash dog areas• 24 full-service rec centers• 9 swimming pools• 6 golf courses• 2 stadiums• 1 family camp

• Green Waste Diversion• Green Building Design• Water Conservation• Zero Waste Commitments• Reduction in Electricity &

Natural Gas• Biodiversity Training• IPM• Sustainable Practices

Certification• Strategic Plan Objective 2.3

RPD’s Green Initiatives

Addressing the Need for Effective Programming

Benefits of Increased Participation in Urban Agriculture

18acres

20,000People attend classes, workshops and events

100k+Hours contributed each year

2XAs likely to eat fruits and veggies

Our Strategy

Our Mission: Provide infrastructure and support for the public to steward and activate our open spaces with urban agriculture

Our Strategy: To create a stronger infrastructure for both programs, we are further strengthening the ties between the Urban Agriculture Program Coordinator and the Community Gardens Program Coordinator

Urban Agriculture Program Scope

• Policy Development• Convene Urban Agriculture Working Group• Conduct Public Outreach & Education• Provide Technical Assistance• Create Annual Report and Annual Work Plan• Assist with the Community Gardens program• Materials Distribution• Resource Development

Community Gardens Program Scope

• Policy Development• Outreach and Education• Advise Garden Coordinators at

each site• Property Maintenance• Interagency Coordination• Resource Development

Accomplishments and Future Plans

Urban Ag Outreach

• Monthly Free Resource Centers• Urban Ag Academy• Semi-Annual Plant Giveaways• Monthly Workshops• Site Visits• Monthly Speaking Engagements

Community Gardens Outreach

• Annual Leadership Gathering• Annual Open Gardens Day• Site Visits• Annual Report and Survey• Mentorship and Guidance to Garden

Leadership

Major Focus to Increase Participation in Community Gardens

Our New Urban Ag Coordinator