Recommendation RG.29
Recommendation Status: New
Encourage sustainable agriculture practices to ensure the longevity of agriculture as a land use and viable economic activity in the County.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Responsible
Growth
Inclusive Economies
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Reduces poverty while increasing the well-being, livelihoods, and resilience of farmers, workers, consumers, and communities.
Sustainability Considerations
Protects natural resources, enhances soil health, and reduces reliance on fertilizers and synthetic inputs for a more resilient and equitable food system
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Project
Partnership
Policy
St. Louis County Department of Planning
St. Louis County Department Parks and Recreation
Supporting Partner(s)
Cost
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Municipalities
St. Louis County Department of Human Services - Office of Community Development
St. Louis Economic Development Partnership
The Nature Conservancy
The St. Louis AgriBusiness Club
Agricultural Community and Advocacy Groups
Local CSA's
Urban Harvest STL
St. Louis Area Food Bank (SLAFB)
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Operation Food Search
Seeds of Hope Farm
Seed St. Louis
Timeline
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Ongoing
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
USDA NIFA programs
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Financial Assistance
USDA Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP)
MO MDA programs
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
LEED_ND_ Smart Location & Linkage
SITES_ Site Design-Human Health + Well-Being
If overperforming, what should we do?
Develop an educational program on the economic, environmental and social impact of sustainable farming.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Keep going and publish the success.