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Homegrown Baltimore:
  Grow Local, Buy
   Local, Eat Local
What is the state of urban
agriculture in Baltimore?
Baltimore’s Food Justice Initiatives_Urban Agriculture, Virtual Supermarkets and More2
Baltimore’s Food Justice Initiatives_Urban Agriculture, Virtual Supermarkets and More2
Baltimore’s Food Justice Initiatives_Urban Agriculture, Virtual Supermarkets and More2
Baltimore’s Food Justice Initiatives_Urban Agriculture, Virtual Supermarkets and More2
Baltimore’s Food Justice Initiatives_Urban Agriculture, Virtual Supermarkets and More2
Where are we coming from
at the governmental level?
Baltimore’s Food Justice Initiatives_Urban Agriculture, Virtual Supermarkets and More2
Plan Organization
1.   Cleanliness
2.   Pollution Prevention
3.   Resource Conservation
                             29 Goals   131 Strategies
4.   Greening
5.   Transportation
6.   Education & Awareness
7.   Green Economy
Cleanliness Goals
1. Eliminate litter
   throughout the City
2. Sustain a clean and
   maintained appearance
   of public land
3. Transform vacant lots
   from liabilities to assets
   that provide social and
   environmental benefits
Education & Awareness Goals
1. Turn every school in Baltimore City into a
   green school
2. Ensure all city youth have access to
   environmental stewardship programs and
   information
3. Raise the environmental
   awareness of the Baltimore
   community
4. Expand access to informational
   resources on sustainability
Green Economy Goals
1. Create green jobs and prepare city
   residents for these jobs
2. Make Baltimore a center for green
   business
3. Support local Baltimore
   businesses
4. Raise Baltimore’s profile
   as a forward thinking,
   green city
Greening Goals
1. Double Baltimore’s Tree Canopy by 2037
2. Establish Baltimore as a leader in
   sustainable, local food systems
3. Provide safe, well-maintained public
   recreational space within ¼
   mile of all residents
4. Protect Baltimore’s ecology
   and bio-diversity
Baltimore Sustainability Plan
Greening Goal #2: Establish Baltimore as a
 leader in sustainable, local food systems
            • Strategy A: Increase the percentage of land
              under cultivation for agricultural purposes
            • Strategy B: Improve the quantity and quality
              of food available at food outlets
            • Strategy C: Increase demand for locally-
              produced, healthy foods by
              schools, institutions, super-markets and
              citizens
            • Strategy D: Develop an urban agriculture
              plan
            • Strategy E: Implement Baltimore Food
              Policy Task Force recommendations related
              to sustainability and food
            • Strategy F: Compile local and regional data
              on various components of the food system
Food Policy Recommendations
1.    Promote and expand farmers markets
2. Support urban agriculture
1.    Promote and expand farmers markets
3.    Expand supermarket home delivery program
2.    Support urban agriculture
4.    Develop a targeted marketing campaign to encourage
3.    Expand supermarket home delivery program
      healthy eating among all Baltimoreans
4.    Develop a targeted marketing campaign to encourage
5.    Support research on food deserts and collaboration
      healthy eating among all Baltimoreans
      with policy makers
5.    Support research on food deserts and collaboration
6.    Create healthy food zoning requirement or incentives
      with policy makers
7.    Improve the food environment around schools &
6.    Create healthy food zoning requirement or incentives
      recreation centers
7.    Improve the food environment around schools &
8.    Support street vending of healthy foods
      recreation centers
9.    Promote and expand community supported
8.    Support street vending of healthy foods
      agriculture
9.    Promote and expand community supported
10.   Support a central kitchen model for schools
      agriculture
10.   Support a central kitchen model for schools
What are we doing?
Zoning Code Rewrite
                       • Community-Managed Open Space. An open
                         space area maintained by more than one (1)
                         household that is used for the cultivation of
                         fruits, flowers, vegetables or ornamental
                         plants, or as a community gathering space for
                         passive or active recreation, excluding
                         playgrounds.
                      • Urban Agriculture. The
                        cultivation, processing, and marketing of food
                        within the City, which may or may not include
                        the use of intensive production
                        methods, structures for extended growing
                        seasons, and on-site sale of produce. It may also
                        involve animal husbandry, aquaculture, agro-
                        forestry, vineyards and wineries, and
                        horticulture. “Urban Agriculture” is
                        characterized by a primary emphasis on income-
                        generating agricultural activity and the
Draft 2.0 is open for public comment: farm as a business enterprise.
                        operation of the www.rewritebaltimore.org
Updated Building Code
 CCB #10-0593/Building, Fire, and Related Codes – 2010 Edition

Section 105.2 Permits shall not be required for the
following:
   10. Shade cloth OR PLASTIC FILM structures
   COMMONLY KNOWN AS “HOOPHOUSES,”
   constructed for nursery or agricultural
   purposes, not including service systems. THE
   COVERING OF THE STRUCTURE MUST BE
   A MATERIAL THAT CONFORMS TO
   NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION
   ASSOCIATION’S NFPA 701 STANDARDS.
Other Ideas in the Works…
Baltimore City Public
Schools/Central Kitchen – Create a
central space for processing,
commercial kitchen rental, food
service education.
Composting – Identify site for
central composting facility for local
farm use.
Animal Husbandry – Review
regulations and propose ways to
encourage expanded roles for
animals in Baltimore’s local food
systems (goats, aquaculture?).
What about land for
    farming?
Available Land
   “Shrinking Cities”
• Population loss and
  land abandonment
  has increased the
  number of sites
  potentially suitable
  for farming.
• Replace ‘growth
  based’ planning with
  ‘place based’ livable
  cities.
Baltimore’s Food Justice Initiatives_Urban Agriculture, Virtual Supermarkets and More2
Food Deserts
Many of Baltimore’s
citizens lack access to
affordable, healthy
food.

            Food Desert Definition: Census
            block groups that are more than
            ¼ mile from a supermarket and
            have 40% or more of the
            population with an income
            below 125% of poverty. 18% of
            Baltimore City is in a Food
            Desert (JHU Center for Livable
            Future 2009)
Make Land Available for Farming
      Land Assessment
Assessment Process
• Started in summer 2010
• Utilized GIS database of Mayor & City Council owned
  property.
• Identified all sites 1 acre or greater, then culled out sites
  based on ‘agronomic characteristics’, economic
  development activity, community issues, food
  deserts, etc.
What do urban farmers need for
               success?
Summary of Agronomic Characteristics for Potential Sites
• Size: Minimum of 1 acre
• Lease Agreement: Minimum of 5 years (with 2 year
  termination notice)
• Vehicle Access: Daily sprinter vans and box trucks,
  Semi-Annual 18-wheelers
• Shade Coverage: Minimal shade coverage (around 95%
  clear)
• Surface: Any surface is farmable
• Grade: Less than a 5% grade
• Sun Exposure: South facing
Assessment Process
• Started in summer 2010
• Utilized GIS database of Mayor & City Council owned
  property.
• Identified all sites 1 acre or greater, then culled out sites
  based on ‘agronomic characteristics’, economic
  development activity, community issues, food deserts,
  etc.
• Initially identified more than 20 potential sites, 1 acre
  to 12 acres in size, totaling approximately 35 acres.
• List of sites is currently undergoing revision and addition, park
  sites being added into consideration.
Baltimore’s Food Justice Initiatives_Urban Agriculture, Virtual Supermarkets and More2
Why an RFQ?
• Find out who’s out there
• Evaluate farmers using the same criteria for all
• Create a list of “qualified farmers” to begin
  leasing land
• Draw from list in upcoming years as more land
  is released
Goals of the RFQ
• To establish high-quality urban agricultural sites that use sustainable
  farming practices, complement adjacent properties and utilize sound
  market strategies, understandings and principles.
• To increase access to healthy, affordable food particularly within food
  deserts in Baltimore City.
• To improve environmental conditions on and around vacant and/or
  abandoned land as a result of the urban agriculture taking place by the
  removal of litter, improvement of soil, and the recycling and composting
  of materials.
• To provide additional benefits to the surrounding communities, including
  improved aesthetics, stabilized or increased property values, job training
  and employment opportunities.
• To provide financial returns to the City including, but not limited to,
  incremental tax revenues.
• To create opportunities for Minority- and Women-Owned Business
  Enterprises.
Request for Qualifications
• Timeline:
   –   RFQ Issuance: March 25, 2011
   –   Pre-Submission Conference: April 8, 2011
   –   Applications Due: May 6, 2011
   –   Applicant Interviews: June 17, 2011
   –   Notifications: July 25, 2011
• Qualifications: 1 year of
  experience, financially sound proposal
• Urban Farmer Request for Qualifications
  Application available at
  www.baltimoresustainability.org but is
  currently closed
• Plan to re-issue as early as spring 2013
What did we ask for?
• Farmer Capacity
  – narrative statement, resumes, financial
    information, LOI from an insurance company
• Urban Agriculture Concept
  – narrative, timeline, proposed design, list of community
    benefits
• Cost Estimate and Economic Feasibility
  – narrative, budget, sources of funding
• MBE/WBE Participation
  – status of the applicant, status of any current
    partners/consultants/employees, plans to maximize
    participation
Conditions
• Create soil barrier with raised
  beds or plan to clean up site
  per MDE regulations
• Use sustainable agriculture
  practices
• Community involvement
• Financial obligations- (e.g.
  permit fees)
Terms & Finances
• 5-year leases (with 2-year
  notice to vacant), terms based
  on farm type
• Rate of $100/year
• No taxes on non-profit farms
• For-profit farms may be eligible
  for tax breaks
• Funding will be available to
  help with initial capital costs
Results and Next Steps
• Received 10 responses
• 5 respondents were
  selected for qualification –
  3 for-profits, 1 non-profit
  and 1 benefits corporation
• Aiming to begin farming
  operations this spring
• Starting up a farmer
  training program with
  Future Harvest-CASA

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Baltimore’s Food Justice Initiatives_Urban Agriculture, Virtual Supermarkets and More2

  • 1. Homegrown Baltimore: Grow Local, Buy Local, Eat Local
  • 2. What is the state of urban agriculture in Baltimore?
  • 8. Where are we coming from at the governmental level?
  • 10. Plan Organization 1. Cleanliness 2. Pollution Prevention 3. Resource Conservation 29 Goals 131 Strategies 4. Greening 5. Transportation 6. Education & Awareness 7. Green Economy
  • 11. Cleanliness Goals 1. Eliminate litter throughout the City 2. Sustain a clean and maintained appearance of public land 3. Transform vacant lots from liabilities to assets that provide social and environmental benefits
  • 12. Education & Awareness Goals 1. Turn every school in Baltimore City into a green school 2. Ensure all city youth have access to environmental stewardship programs and information 3. Raise the environmental awareness of the Baltimore community 4. Expand access to informational resources on sustainability
  • 13. Green Economy Goals 1. Create green jobs and prepare city residents for these jobs 2. Make Baltimore a center for green business 3. Support local Baltimore businesses 4. Raise Baltimore’s profile as a forward thinking, green city
  • 14. Greening Goals 1. Double Baltimore’s Tree Canopy by 2037 2. Establish Baltimore as a leader in sustainable, local food systems 3. Provide safe, well-maintained public recreational space within ¼ mile of all residents 4. Protect Baltimore’s ecology and bio-diversity
  • 15. Baltimore Sustainability Plan Greening Goal #2: Establish Baltimore as a leader in sustainable, local food systems • Strategy A: Increase the percentage of land under cultivation for agricultural purposes • Strategy B: Improve the quantity and quality of food available at food outlets • Strategy C: Increase demand for locally- produced, healthy foods by schools, institutions, super-markets and citizens • Strategy D: Develop an urban agriculture plan • Strategy E: Implement Baltimore Food Policy Task Force recommendations related to sustainability and food • Strategy F: Compile local and regional data on various components of the food system
  • 16. Food Policy Recommendations 1. Promote and expand farmers markets 2. Support urban agriculture 1. Promote and expand farmers markets 3. Expand supermarket home delivery program 2. Support urban agriculture 4. Develop a targeted marketing campaign to encourage 3. Expand supermarket home delivery program healthy eating among all Baltimoreans 4. Develop a targeted marketing campaign to encourage 5. Support research on food deserts and collaboration healthy eating among all Baltimoreans with policy makers 5. Support research on food deserts and collaboration 6. Create healthy food zoning requirement or incentives with policy makers 7. Improve the food environment around schools & 6. Create healthy food zoning requirement or incentives recreation centers 7. Improve the food environment around schools & 8. Support street vending of healthy foods recreation centers 9. Promote and expand community supported 8. Support street vending of healthy foods agriculture 9. Promote and expand community supported 10. Support a central kitchen model for schools agriculture 10. Support a central kitchen model for schools
  • 17. What are we doing?
  • 18. Zoning Code Rewrite • Community-Managed Open Space. An open space area maintained by more than one (1) household that is used for the cultivation of fruits, flowers, vegetables or ornamental plants, or as a community gathering space for passive or active recreation, excluding playgrounds. • Urban Agriculture. The cultivation, processing, and marketing of food within the City, which may or may not include the use of intensive production methods, structures for extended growing seasons, and on-site sale of produce. It may also involve animal husbandry, aquaculture, agro- forestry, vineyards and wineries, and horticulture. “Urban Agriculture” is characterized by a primary emphasis on income- generating agricultural activity and the Draft 2.0 is open for public comment: farm as a business enterprise. operation of the www.rewritebaltimore.org
  • 19. Updated Building Code CCB #10-0593/Building, Fire, and Related Codes – 2010 Edition Section 105.2 Permits shall not be required for the following: 10. Shade cloth OR PLASTIC FILM structures COMMONLY KNOWN AS “HOOPHOUSES,” constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems. THE COVERING OF THE STRUCTURE MUST BE A MATERIAL THAT CONFORMS TO NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION’S NFPA 701 STANDARDS.
  • 20. Other Ideas in the Works… Baltimore City Public Schools/Central Kitchen – Create a central space for processing, commercial kitchen rental, food service education. Composting – Identify site for central composting facility for local farm use. Animal Husbandry – Review regulations and propose ways to encourage expanded roles for animals in Baltimore’s local food systems (goats, aquaculture?).
  • 21. What about land for farming?
  • 22. Available Land “Shrinking Cities” • Population loss and land abandonment has increased the number of sites potentially suitable for farming. • Replace ‘growth based’ planning with ‘place based’ livable cities.
  • 24. Food Deserts Many of Baltimore’s citizens lack access to affordable, healthy food. Food Desert Definition: Census block groups that are more than ¼ mile from a supermarket and have 40% or more of the population with an income below 125% of poverty. 18% of Baltimore City is in a Food Desert (JHU Center for Livable Future 2009)
  • 25. Make Land Available for Farming Land Assessment
  • 26. Assessment Process • Started in summer 2010 • Utilized GIS database of Mayor & City Council owned property. • Identified all sites 1 acre or greater, then culled out sites based on ‘agronomic characteristics’, economic development activity, community issues, food deserts, etc.
  • 27. What do urban farmers need for success? Summary of Agronomic Characteristics for Potential Sites • Size: Minimum of 1 acre • Lease Agreement: Minimum of 5 years (with 2 year termination notice) • Vehicle Access: Daily sprinter vans and box trucks, Semi-Annual 18-wheelers • Shade Coverage: Minimal shade coverage (around 95% clear) • Surface: Any surface is farmable • Grade: Less than a 5% grade • Sun Exposure: South facing
  • 28. Assessment Process • Started in summer 2010 • Utilized GIS database of Mayor & City Council owned property. • Identified all sites 1 acre or greater, then culled out sites based on ‘agronomic characteristics’, economic development activity, community issues, food deserts, etc. • Initially identified more than 20 potential sites, 1 acre to 12 acres in size, totaling approximately 35 acres. • List of sites is currently undergoing revision and addition, park sites being added into consideration.
  • 30. Why an RFQ? • Find out who’s out there • Evaluate farmers using the same criteria for all • Create a list of “qualified farmers” to begin leasing land • Draw from list in upcoming years as more land is released
  • 31. Goals of the RFQ • To establish high-quality urban agricultural sites that use sustainable farming practices, complement adjacent properties and utilize sound market strategies, understandings and principles. • To increase access to healthy, affordable food particularly within food deserts in Baltimore City. • To improve environmental conditions on and around vacant and/or abandoned land as a result of the urban agriculture taking place by the removal of litter, improvement of soil, and the recycling and composting of materials. • To provide additional benefits to the surrounding communities, including improved aesthetics, stabilized or increased property values, job training and employment opportunities. • To provide financial returns to the City including, but not limited to, incremental tax revenues. • To create opportunities for Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises.
  • 32. Request for Qualifications • Timeline: – RFQ Issuance: March 25, 2011 – Pre-Submission Conference: April 8, 2011 – Applications Due: May 6, 2011 – Applicant Interviews: June 17, 2011 – Notifications: July 25, 2011 • Qualifications: 1 year of experience, financially sound proposal • Urban Farmer Request for Qualifications Application available at www.baltimoresustainability.org but is currently closed • Plan to re-issue as early as spring 2013
  • 33. What did we ask for? • Farmer Capacity – narrative statement, resumes, financial information, LOI from an insurance company • Urban Agriculture Concept – narrative, timeline, proposed design, list of community benefits • Cost Estimate and Economic Feasibility – narrative, budget, sources of funding • MBE/WBE Participation – status of the applicant, status of any current partners/consultants/employees, plans to maximize participation
  • 34. Conditions • Create soil barrier with raised beds or plan to clean up site per MDE regulations • Use sustainable agriculture practices • Community involvement • Financial obligations- (e.g. permit fees)
  • 35. Terms & Finances • 5-year leases (with 2-year notice to vacant), terms based on farm type • Rate of $100/year • No taxes on non-profit farms • For-profit farms may be eligible for tax breaks • Funding will be available to help with initial capital costs
  • 36. Results and Next Steps • Received 10 responses • 5 respondents were selected for qualification – 3 for-profits, 1 non-profit and 1 benefits corporation • Aiming to begin farming operations this spring • Starting up a farmer training program with Future Harvest-CASA

Hinweis der Redaktion

  1. BOS ambassidors