Urban Gardens & Urban Agriculture Ordinance

It is our pleasure to present our very special guest for today's episode!
Anna Prizzia – Director of UF IFAS Field & Fork and Board Member of Working Foods
Karissa Raskin – City of Gainesville Civic Collaboration Specialist
Yvette Thomas–  Planner for the City of Gainesville 

Different stakeholder groups, UF IFAS Field & Fork, Working Foods, Levin College of Law Conservation Clinic, Food System Collation, local farmers, and others have come together to present a draft on Urban Agriculture. This ordinance has been drafted by different entities around the local food system and it’s your turn to have your voice heard! You can comment on the draft until Feb 21st. Tune in to learn about urban agriculture, it's benefits, and the new draft for the City of Gainesville!

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