This document discusses the benefits of urban agriculture in Worcester, including economic, community, health and environmental benefits. It then outlines steps to grow urban agriculture in the city, such as linking growers to land and space, strengthening education and training, and increasing visibility and promotion of urban gardens. It encourages joining an email listserv and connecting online to stay informed on related events, programs and policy actions.

1. Urban Agriculture in Worcester:
Benefits & Opportunities
Liz Sheehan Castro
Worcester Food & Active Living Policy
Council
September 20, 2012

3. Benefits
• Economic
• Community
• Health
• Environment

4. Economic

5. Community

6. Health

7. Environment

8. Growing Urban Ag in Worcester
1. Link growers to land and space

9. 2. Strengthen education and training

10. 3. Increase visibility and promotion

11. 4. Add value to Urban Gardens

12. 5. Develop Supportive Policies

13. 6. Collaborate!

14. To stay connected, informed, involved:
• Join our email listserv for updates on events,
programs, policy actions
• Connect with us online:
@FoodActiveLivin
Worcester Food and Active Living
Policy Council