Recommendation CC.50
Recommendation Status: New
Facilitate a comprehensive distribution of community gardens, farmers markets, food co-ops and CSA outlets in neighborhoods.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Complete Communities
Inclusive Economies
Leading the Region
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Improves access to healthy food, fostering community connections, and promoting economic opportunities.
Sustainability Considerations
Promoting environmental, social, and economic well-being through enhanced local food ecosystems and fosters community engagement and develops social capital.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation
Supporting Partner(s)
Cost
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-5 mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
EarthDance CSA
Fair Shares CCSA
Seeds of Hope Farm
Soil Shares CSA
Three Rivers Community Farm
Vesterbrook Farm
Fresh Pasture Farms
Farmers Markets
Neighborhood and Community Organizations
St. Louis County Department of Public Health
Timeline
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
EPA The Local Foods
Local Places
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Grants
MO_MDA Food Insecure Cost-Share Grant Program
St. Louis County Government general operations
CDC State Physical Activity and Nutrition (SPAN)
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
SITES_ Site Design-Human Health + Well-Being
LEED_CC_ Quality of Life
If overperforming, what should we do?
No action.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Create a county-wide citizen action committee to build an advocacy and educational platform for marketing the venues.