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| Blog: Compact 2025, Relief to Resilience in Malawi | Rachel Gilbert | 2017 | Blog post | Policymakers | Malawi | 9th class Leland Fellow, Rachel Gilbert, briefly addresses how the 2025 Forum on “Moving from Relief to Resilience” will address the issues and challenges that Malawi will… Read more “Blog: Compact 2025, Relief to Resilience in Malawi” | Leland Fellow | |
| Blog: Lessons from Compact2025 Forum, Relief to Resilience | Rachel Gilbert | 2017 | Blog post | Community Members, Policymakers | Africa, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Malawi, Rwanda | 9th class Leland Fellow, Rachel Gilbert, authored this blog post on how the Compact2025 Forum progressed in their discussion on how to effectively accelerate Malawi from a… Read more “Blog: Lessons from Compact2025 Forum, Relief to Resilience” | Leland Fellow | |
| Policy Brief: Managing Salt Affected Soils in Tanzania | Michelle DeFreese | Policy Brief | Policymakers, Project implementers, Researchers | Tanzania | This Policy Brief outlines the lessons learned from research on ways to manage salt-affected soils to restore their productivity. “Studies done with funding from the Innovative Agricultural… Read more “Policy Brief: Managing Salt Affected Soils in Tanzania” | Leland Fellow | MANAGING SALT AFFECTED SOILS TANZANIA What the problem Saltaffected soils are increasing Tanzania thereby decreasing cultivable land and undermining national food security There three categories that make saltaffected saline sodic salinesodic Saline have high amounts calcium magnesium commonly visible salt deposits Sodic sodium Salinesodic both other salts The Extent Problem FAO estimates extent million hectares However Tanzanian scientists for difference estimations demonstrates actual issue not well established Studies throughout KashengeKillenga report growing effects affected most rice irrigation schemes country concern from farmers Cracked soil top layer with crystalline Poor grain fill Abandoned Fields Sophia KishengeKillenga Pat Bell Michelle DeFreese While all regions produce major producing areas within central southern corridors corridor produces total production Initial studies North Eastern indicated surveyed were study was expanded more diagnostic survey carried out establish Four Shinyanga Tabora Singida Dodoma five Katavi Rukwa Mbeya Iringa Morogoro surveyedfor districts irrigations ricegrowing has higher prevalence compared Laboratory results samples collected confirmed This same also area abandoned due ranged Additionally reported yield loss some combination MagadiChumvi common majority Therefore management must promoted solutions done funding Innovative Agricultural Research Initiative iAGRIa USAID Feed Future Project shown integrated mitigation approaches potential address complex problems saltinduced degradation Results these indicate different options can effectively improve These include application gypsum farmyard manure sawdust hulls use salttolerant varieties Gypsum applications Prior sowing broadcast rate tha incorporated After weeks flushed four times water last flushing regular practices followed iAGRIsponsored found treatments signficant increased yields combined Sawdust husk Saw dust husks prior planting then remove excess incorporation Development sub Saharan Africa initial work developing tolerant began research resulted official release first variety SATO yielding moderate Both released March ChSATO without nonsalttolerant Combining above Improved infrastructure Many lack proper cause move one field next instead using canals When this happens accumulate Once flow transferred unaffected fields POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS Planning Ministry Agriculture Livestock Fisheries MALF should develop National Strategic Plan monitoring managing plan integrate environments into overall forland resources Data Availability need indepth data change salinization sodication regional level Efforts made satellite remote sensing collaboration Bureau Statistics NBS international open initiatives such Global Open Nutrition GODAN Training Information their preventive training curricula agricultural natural institutions education taught through extension agents Review All scheme master plans reviewed Water Irrigation Construction new verified sure they follow construction principles Participatory rural appraisl PRA NGOs researchers involve development evaluation technologies restoration Land tenure Accelerate issuing title deeds owners Lands Housing Human ensure continued interest productivity accumulation hinders rehabilitation | |
| Treatments Rehabilitate Saline/Sodic Soils to Produce High Rice Yields | Michelle DeFreese | 2016 | Blog post | Researchers, Smallholder Farmers | Tanzania | Michelle DeFreese wrote this blog post for the FAO’s International Year of Soils series to highlight iAGRI-funded research showing some promising interventions for reducing soil salinity due… Read more “Treatments Rehabilitate Saline/Sodic Soils to Produce High Rice Yields” | Leland Fellow | Rice increasingly important commodity with rising rates consumption throughout subSaharan Africa Northeastern Tanzania where rice the principal crop soil salinity particular concern Irrigation schemes have doubled production areas low precipitation creating ideal conditions terms water content for crops flourish However longterm traditional irrigation are often suboptimal due insufficient outlets and reuse resulting soils high sodicity improperly managed Due combination yields increasing estimated consumed imported Roughly done smallscale farmers For these reasons iAGRI funded collaborative research project focused management practices improved varieties designed increase agricultural small holder Ndungu The poor infrastructure inadequate circulation through consecutive fields has aggravated existing rendering farmland infertile incapable producing even minimal most this culminated grains that failed fill empty husks High irrigated land causes loss billion USD per year globally sustainable needed mitigate losses caused saltaffected result Innovative Agricultural Research Initiative prioritized conducted Sophia KashengeKillenga Senior Researcher Chollimo AGRO Scientific Center Dakawa combines use following saline sodic Soil treatment combining gypsum flushing plus farmyard manure lower improve structure Experimental infusing sawdust filtration compacted Improved Tanzanian developed local markets hybridization using salt tolerant parents collected from International institute IRRI resulted reclamation some within hectares scheme One field was previously abandoned years had produced bags each after Kashenges intervention enough able produce tha average application raised Today rehabilitated support households semiarid region applicable further nine other regions similarly affected |
| Nutrition for Sale: Solutions that are Feeding Bellies, Brains and… | Jennie Lane, Giselle Aris | 2016 | Blog post | Entrepreneurs, Food Retailers, Mothers and children, Smallholder Farmers | Rwanda | 6th class Leland Fellow Giselle Aris and 8th class Leland Fellow Jennie Lane collaborated on this article, which outlines Land O’Lakes’ work to create synergy between building… Read more “Nutrition for Sale: Solutions that are Feeding Bellies, Brains and Businesses” | Leland Fellow | How feed evergrowing population with healthy nutritious affordable accessible and sustainablyraised food And how can leverage the development business sectors meet not only SDG Zero Hunger but also impact least other SDGs through markets agriculture livestock These questions are central our work Land OLakes International Development global partners few facts Its estimated that million people globally undernourished Stunting protein energy malnutrition micronutrient deficiencies iron zinc Vitamin iodine blamed for over percent deaths children under five years old loss adult income from being stunted when growing both poverty Asia Africa undernutrition costs GDP annually know adding even small amount high quality animal source mostly plantbased diet increase nutritional adequacy considerably Animal foods natures packaged provide array essential micronutrients efficient easily digestible The marketplace base pyramid most vulnerable household bottom billion terms all refer sameish Most often they target initiatives focused nutrition watersanitationhygiene households rural urban powerful customer whose buying power demand Rural farmers particularly still produce majority consumed across developing world crops commoditized poor producers longer afford consume their own products Urban consumers increasingly demanding more while having awareness safety issues opportunity exists supply poorest safe nutrient rich model pay itself This includes marginalized populations has foundation enter formal economies evidence Rwanda implementing Dairy Competitiveness Program RDCP fiveyear program funded Agency USAID works various levels government private enterprise improve build capacity dairy value chain scale sector focuses attention integrating partnering staff Ethiopia office leadership help become sensitive inclusive Nutrition chains address underlying drivers including access objective generate employment specifically holder farmer overarching goal mission competitiveness regional positively incomes associated related enterprises approach extends benefits milk beyond direct beneficiaries districts Fundamental projects success was engaging building Also critical increasing consumer Throughout life reached Shisha Wumva consumption campaign messaging Urunana popular radio Enter Inyange Industries grantee recipient integral partner exemplifies potential supporting safer Milk Zone which offers bulk sales prices Already there active Zones one selling incredible liters monthly equal employer tackles inclusivity another angle too offering product expanded who otherwise would able traditional grocery stores larger prepackaged sizes already buys collection centers country providing reliable transparent market hopes continue expand Gaps remains determined drive down stunting prevalence Attribution certain national data area debate research among donor academic communities Pragmatic approaches well robust rigorous evaluations necessary determine large interventions will individual level That said accessibility quantities harmony theory good Beyond best known its programming leveraging decades cooperative expertise But goes far Tanzania Innovations Gender Equality Promote Household Food Security IGE women led Entrepreneurs such Nancy Kaaya rest her team SIWATO scaling solar driers areas dried fruits vegetables Not innovations like this increased previously available seasonally valuable purchase nutrientrich Kenya USAIDfunded Feed Future Innovation Engine project KIE provides businesses catalytic grants harness incubating new security Global Entrepreneurship Summit speaker Marion Moon company Wanda Organic spoke about mainstreaming biofertilizers contributing agricultural productivity smallholder climate smart alternative Driven soil fertility health support livelihoods stays true Swahili roots wanda meaning thriving bush Improved equals crop resulting improved higher content profitability Conclusion When becomes creates average jobs opportunities worlds magnified Identifying those helping them overcome financial technical barriers achieve Developments Inclusive Finance Enterprise practice |
| Poster: Demystifying the Pathways of Impact of a Livestock Transfer… | Jennie Lane | 2016 | Poster | Policymakers, Project implementers | Malawi | This poster, which shows findings from research Jennie Lane conducted during her field year with Land O’Lakes International Development Division, won Best Poster at the 1st Annual… Read more “Poster: Demystifying the Pathways of Impact of a Livestock Transfer Program on Household Resilience & Food Security in Malawi” | Leland Fellow | |
| Challenges of M&E for Capacity Building Projects | Michelle DeFreese | 2016 | Blog post | Morogoro, Tanzania | 8th class Leland Fellow, Michelle DeFreese wrote this blog post profile of Dr. Flavianus Magayane’s role in evaluating iAGRI’s impact on its student participants and his thoughts… Read more “Challenges of M&E for Capacity Building Projects” | Leland Fellow | ||
| Blog: Linking food security research to policymaking | Michelle DeFreese | 2015 | Blog post | Global | 8th Class Leland Fellow Michelle DeFreese wrote this blog post on the crucial link between robust program evaluation and policymaking for successful agricultural development while attending the… Read more “Blog: Linking food security research to policymaking” | Leland Fellow | ||
| Landscape analysis: Cap and Trade Carbon Markets | Mowdou Naky | 2015 | Policy Reports | Global | This paper provides a succinct review of the cap and trade carbon markets in the U.S and Europe. It’s an attempt to identify cap and trade initiatives… Read more “Landscape analysis: Cap and Trade Carbon Markets” | Leland Fellow | ||
| Success Stories: Creating Homestead Agriculture for Nutrition and Gender Equity… | Stella Nordhagen | 2015 | Field Reports | Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire | These three short pieces describe particular aspects of the Creating Homestead Agriculture for Nutrition and Gender Equity (CHANGE) project that are showing success or point to potentially… Read more “Success Stories: Creating Homestead Agriculture for Nutrition and Gender Equity (CHANGE)” | Leland Fellow | ||
| The Case for Strengthening Developing Nation Universities | Samantha Alvis | 2015 | Special Reports & White Papers | Morogoro, Tanzania | Samantha Alvis developed The Case for Strengthening Developing Nation Universities. This piece was designed to support advocacy efforts on the Hill for increasing investments in higher… Read more “The Case for Strengthening Developing Nation Universities” | Leland Fellow | ||
| Vegetable and Groundnut Market and Value Chain Analysis in Mumbwa… | Hunter Michelsen | 2015 | Field Reports | Smallholder Farmers | Zambia | Hunter conducted these value chain analyses to gather market information for the development of the marketing component of the Realigning Agriculture to Improve Nutrition (RAIN) project, implemented… Read more “Vegetable and Groundnut Market and Value Chain Analysis in Mumbwa Zambia” | Leland Fellow | |
| Blog series: Mercy Erhiawarien | Mercy Erhiawarien | 2015 | Special Reports & White Papers | Africa | Mercy authored several blogs in support of ONE’s advocacy for smallholder farmers, better nutrition and women’s empowerment in Africa. www.one.org/us/author/mercy-erhiawarien/… Read more “Blog series: Mercy Erhiawarien” | Leland Fellow | ||
| The Gender and Cocoa Livelihood Toolbox | Elizabeth Kiewisch | 2015 | Special Reports & White Papers | Cote d'Ivoire | This gender assessment tool was developed as part of the World Cocoa Foundation’s Cocoa Livelihoods Program (CLP). Within CLP, twelve cocoa companies have committed to improving outreach… Read more “The Gender and Cocoa Livelihood Toolbox” | Leland Fellow | ||
| The Business Case for Women’s Participation in Agricultural Cooperatives | Claire Clugston | 2015 | Special Reports & White Papers | Paraguay | The purpose of this paper is to present the ‘business case’ for increasing women’s participation in agricultural cooperatives. It is the result of research that was conducted … Read more “The Business Case for Women’s Participation in Agricultural Cooperatives” | Leland Fellow | ||
| Integrating Food Access & Affordable Housing | Melanie Meisenheimer | 2015 | Field Reports | Advocates (including legal advocates), Residents of Public Housing | Domestic, Montpelier, Vermont | Integrating Food Access & Affordable Housing is a resource guide for food access programming in affordable housing communities. It includes best practices and existing models for gardens,… Read more “Integrating Food Access & Affordable Housing” | Emerson Fellow | Integrating Food Access Affordable Housing Melanie Meisenheimer Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Vermont Conservation Board February Foreword The work and partnerships the VHCB positions nexus states major local food affordable housing antihunger stakeholders With funds awarded from Community Foundation has undertaken Initiative explore what more can done either through policy programming improve access nutritious for all Vermonters focused three target regions Brattleboro Rutland Northeast Kingdom where regional gatherings were convened possibility new deeper collaborations address insecurity communities Executive Summary come pride itself upon its vibrant economy but percent who struggle with fresh remain out reach Some chief obstacles buying fruits vegetables lowerincome include cost transportation lack knowledge skills needed purchase store prepare foods Vermonts rural character exacerbate these making especially difficult service providers households vice versa sector that serves approximately individuals are uniquely positioned help bridge divide between partnering other groups their make accessible not only financial stability tenants also quality life health community This document offers recommendations resources related informed informational interviews working both systems conversations residents results brainstorming hosted Johnsbury includes Best practices well examples existing models around state different types including Gardens Edible Landscaping Cooking Nutrition Education Supported Agriculture CSA Farm Shares Recommendations reducing waste charitable received ensuring enhances justice guide index contacts organizations which may offer support collaborative Insecurity For looking key issue According Department Agricultures data insecure meaning they unable consistently provide themselves families sufficient figure stands jarring contrast statewide success increasing production consumption agriculture attention nationally internationally recent years due successful development communitybased highest per capita number farmers markets CSAs farm nation leads School programs school gardens VHCBs conservation efforts Forest Viability Program such Organic Farming Association Intervale Center Plate Strategic Plan have played vital roles locally grown Whether this produced actually available however subject poll University Rural Studies found income barriers about third there twotiered system diet based widely promoted ideal benefits remained exclusive those necessary produce readily lower incomes Why integrate There close connection security Both basic needs family must account two become competing priorities tight budget Foodbanks America report conducted partnership Feeding clients Foodbank forced choose paying rent mortgage least once month period measured Based served months amounts familys ability pay directly improving one will necessarily clearest obstacle meeting poverty sense problem because people dont enough money purchases obvious part solution When longer overburdened expenses However specific component play even larger role obtain hindered host Among most persistent identified difficulties obtaining then further complicated purchasing preparation preservation items sure conducive accessing participating options Each type overcome mentioned above course every option good fit abilities desires should always take precedence That being said discussed potential environments using Collaboration area ripe expansion While few currently partner like Meals Wheels coordinated Area Agencies Aging many could Ninetythree surveyed responded specifically targets members felt transferrable sites Those variety forms several possibilities following series best selection some prevalent promising edible landscaping cooking nutrition education shares interests site simultaneously 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| The Harvest Process: Maximizing Local Food Infrastructure to Benefit the… | Nora Leccese | 2015 | Field Reports | Service Providers | Domestic, Montpelier, Vermont | The Harvest Process catalogues case studies of processing projects within charitable food organizations around the country. Nora synthesized the information from the case studies and identified recommendations… Read more “The Harvest Process: Maximizing Local Food Infrastructure to Benefit the Charitable Food System in Vermont” | Emerson Fellow | The Harvest Process Maximizing Local Food Infrastructure Benefit the Charitable System Vermont Nora Leccese Emerson Hunger Fellow Table Contents Introduction Chapter Barriers and Opportunities for Case Studies Strategies Appropriate Recommendations For Processing Partnership Between VTFB CAE Acknowledgements Center Agricultural Economy Foodbank Congressional Free NOFA FEED Housing Conservation Board Ben Jerrys Foundation Community Chris Meehan Michelle Wallace Bryn Oakleaf Lisa Pitcher Paul Costello Farm Plate Network Theresa Snow Tina Bevington Bruce Mullen Laurel Ferland Andrea Solazzo Maggie Riley Bethany Dunbar Connor Gorham Annie Rowell Alissa Mathews Ruby Dale Brown Kyle Gilbert Hardwick Dinner parents Kathleen McCormick Michael Special thanks Sarah Waring 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studies projects around state country produced analysis existing value chain resources within found that CAEs also accomplished affordably careful planning product creative partnerships provide labor This report catalogues findings connect available networks create more just equitable all discusses farm surpluses needs barriers lowincome Vermonters presents strategies help mitigate cost minimal highlights specific supporting foodprocessing partnership Matching Surplus Need produces worldclass signs rich line highways farmers markets grocery store shelves across midst bounty can easy overlook fact not have enough meet their basic one children experiences hardship According estimates Salvation Farms there are million pounds each year quarter captured statewide gleaning efforts Given information action enhance capture distribution practical well moral imperative billion output composed dairy products supply milk cheese lamb root crops sweet corn pumpkin apples honey maple syrupmore than 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| The Family Garden Demonstration Project Evaluation | Wendy Ortiz | 2015 | Field Reports | Dallas, Domestic, Texas | The Family Garden Demonstration Project Evaluation is an assessment of the fall demonstration garden project which highlights the strengths, challenges, best practices and potential future directions of… Read more “The Family Garden Demonstration Project Evaluation” | Emerson Fellow | FAMILY GARDEN DEMONSTRATION PROJECT EVALUATION Updated February Evaluation and Report Completed Wendy Ortiz Emerson National Hunger Fellow GardenSoxx Kit Contents Tubes Care Guide Garden Fresh Recipe Book Vegetable Seed Packets Watering Can Photo taken Brother Bills Helping Hand WesleyRankin Community Center ______________________ Every day felt like new adventure for waiting see what would sprout This project has really inspired While searching the internet discovered that there are all kinds modern ways keep garden small space with limited amounts time looking forward getting more involved growing food The Butler Family Introduction Collaboration Initiative Faith Solutions Action Team Dallas Coalition Issues Solution Demonstration Project Purpose Methods Statistical Results Demographics Participants Maintenance Experiences Practices Challenges Yield How Gardening Experience Planting Date Affected Discussion Goal Assess And Much Improved Food Insecurity Determine Best For Growing Vegetables Northern Texas Climate Analyze Impact Had Families Relationship With Their Host Orgnaization Recommendations Visions Future TABLE CONTENTS Pebbles Apartment Week September nine interfaith organizations congregations came together pilot local effort address insecurity among lowincome families greater area uses gardens make vegetables accessible access healthy were developed faithdriven organization based Ohio supplement intake equip them gardening education live out Gospel Christ through community outreach successfully implemented throughout expanded their programming nationwide internationally whose mission empower faithbased combat hunger within communities contacted bring After months development faith participated first Participating hoped duplicate goals successful results previous projects empowering lowresourced improve nutrition own homes County creation direct response high rates experienced Texans Department Agriculture defines uncertain availability nutritious foods ability these due lack resources national rate whereas state insecure Texan children Get Fed North Bank Web Jan counties along TexasMexico border suffer highest almost double average remaining follow same trajectory widespread residents experience higher than Countys population struggling seniors had choose between medical care paying heatutilities Physical emotional spiritual health too often compromised when poverty daily reality this can cause increased physical stressors since symptoms larger sociopolitical structure upholds institutional racism classism color intersects exacerbated poor economic neighborhoods lowfunded schools underemployment mental concerns immigration status insurance intersection circumstances poses greatest risks threats Insufficient nonnutritious puts risk demonstrate developmental growth exhibit behavioral social challenges living fixed income while facing mobility issues forces meeting dietary needs other basic necessities such medicine Federal Local Nutrition Programs Households above line eligible fewer federal programs SNAP reduced priced lunches because eligibility ceilings typically closer household Furthermore one three states takes personal assets into account applying benefits criteria decreases subsidized thousands increases reliance efforts end banks nonprofit churches distribute Child Rate Healthy Ford Richard Why Poor Stay New York Times Mar Feb Feeding America Expanding Access Research basis However expansive may they relegated providing temporary relief not root causes Though provide immediate measures replace need regional expansion safety net including preventative adequate affordable housing quality livable wage working people model communitybased households Five participating already operate weekly pantry however congregation members tools knowledge grow designed simple convenient way who highdensity soil whom traditional inground impractical kits which financially sponsored distributed Each family received full kit was comprised different vegetable seeds watering selfcontained raised bed system organic compost filled variety pesticidefree solidify stronger relationships well analyze how impacted participation HLPE Social protection security report High Level Panel Experts Security Committee World Rome tubes placed existing Northlake Baptist ChurchGarland member Methodology yielding substantial Michigan Pennsylvania established success evaluating evaluation intended much improved best practices climate impact host final list ConferenceUnited Methodist Church Feed Lake Highlands Garland Presbyterian Childrens Home City International Temple EmanuEl Cliff Sharing Life Outreach Data gathered Conducting biweekly contacts via email phone home visits Information included maintenance overall impressions use Receiving monthly emails about each general experiences survey administered fall season collected detailed information demographics participants Demographic following demographic data Participation diverse ethnicity age although largest segment recipients Ethnic Breakdown Recipients Age Head Household Percentage interviewed some ranging from selftaught skills rural farming thus having extensive expressed selfinterests primary motivators Figure interviews planted scheduled planting did water twice insects rodents bugs eating especially lettuce spinach noted stagnant used date only after weeks later liked choice planned plant spring assistance friends neighbors organiz organizneighbors ation caring gardenfor said have wanted but receive any never chart demonstrates many able harvest picked radishes Radishes proved easiest pick cilantro bush beans yielded cup cabbage cucumbers Collards Spinach Tomatoes Only harvested less collards tomatoes unable Number Type Yes Figures illustrate affected yield number leaf doubled illustrates Adhering two gallons factor terms hopes robust eager determine made supplementing most per cupfull during entire seemed undeterred minimal conveyed genuine interest replanting associated continued praised program giving opportunity Learn techniques Demonstrating prerequisite provided explore alternative urban method without likely every type those Mrs Gonzalez her process land training regardless desire support Teach production responsibility young activity could participate example Reed child helped tend Along demonstrating parents teach produce taking organisms gives sustenance life Grow miniscule intrigued better Low apartments little also grocery stores robs opportunities buy Placing selfcontainable surface try unconventional spaces Reconnect historical familial There significant They recalled memories tending harvesting appreciated enabling continuity traditions outside upbringings Well resident took ownership reminiscent his grandparents These unintended yet positive impacts supersede disappointment indicated great potential future plantings engaging Member talks requires analysis factors contributed seasons ExperienceSufficient Support Needed Per Although simplicity easy override sufficient consistent eliminates toxicity faced related placement troubleshooting multiple methods gardeners needed mentors guiders foster productive learning environment meant went unused findings validate persontoperson entirety optimize amount grown valuable Twice Day Two Full Cans Standard years implementation standard cans optimal specific automatically drains mesh Over half recommended nonexistent exception Plant According Recommended Schedule last week August means official least late consequently shortened timeline total hit freezing temperatures early November drastically decreasing several master expert according fully produced nearly enough anyones learned watered schedule Nonetheless followed still low further seed relationship tool create across racial lines stated contact regular followthrough initial commitment check familiesthrough partly inability foresee going led setting vaguevaguevague expectations ofexpectations both andboth volunteers charge supporting always lingu linguof tically culturally ethnically ethnicallytically economically representative withrepresentative findingAn finding PebblesPebbles Apartments where volunteervolunteer volunteer EmanuTemple Emanu checkgarden checkins ins integral part case management meetings Gardens ApartmentsPebbles significantly steadygardens steady survived longer gardenssurvived Templeassistance TempleEmanuEmanu presented rewards recommendations interested carrying narratives research sponsoring implementing barriers capitalize Commitment Potential Gardeners Supporters Laying groundwork includes buyin key supporters Ensure energy develop implement level expertmaster Steps Starting American Association Build Through Strategic Engagement EngagementEngagement building goal projectprimary andand receiv receiving ing Below guidelines gardense Include shared focused feel input valued engaged sense over voice learn skill shares Develop monthlybiweekly workshops ith encourage share ask relevant questions troubleshoot updates Consistent will expand set another formal Realistic About Your Organizations Capacity Making assessment capacityMaking capacity help long upport term Form planning committee wellorganized reliable your commit group experts devote Consider gardensterm Prioritize passion maintain gardenpassion Tap Into Resources needFamilies Establishing rapport allow organizationallow supportive Identify Are andor landscaping What exist Contact neighborhood agricultural extension offices botanical horticultural societies main lead tenance gardensworkshops Choice Master firsttime growers crops appropriate probability Choose plants herbs decide ideal using transplants difficult calculate seasonal considerations Optimize cutting holes pattern Cutting tube Eco Friendly Techniques Place receptacle hold excess reuse minimize bills Use rain barrels collect wheel barrel consider placing transport sunlight match buying nonGMO viable comes left options regards direction unlikely ever Therefore purpose should redefined reflect outcomes redefinition indicators begin conversations move focusing wellbeing referred holistic ministry calls upon political work word action approach does happen overnight complex understanding creating structures uphold Regardless lay become sites justice impede shift focus ending Holistic Ministry ESA capitalizing put concern types structural change Relief charitable ventures homeless shelters clothes drives emergency services Development empowerment cohesion encouraging values collective Finally engage legislative advocacy policies positively motivated religious antipoverty relieving central decisionmaking enacting suggestions outlined section difference lies decisions being themselves table representing interests equal Most importantly inviting its inception sends message lives opinions voices matter forefront cohesive truly Moving important demonstration headed Caucasian leaders strategic built around nuanced class Reframing inclusion rather charity realities refocus Another issue worthy mention organizers ensure strategically outreaching AfricanAmerican Latino Asian lot Giving scarce reconnect cultural lost spaceconstrained participatory turn nourish strengthen enhance meaning reciprocal sharing natural integrate deeply Ultimately add arsenal selfdetermining tactics build fulfill our quest | |
| Bulk Buying Club Toolkit: A Guide to Starting a Neighborhood… | Leila Malow | 2015 | Field Reports | Rural Communities, Urban Communities | Albuquerque, Domestic, New Mexico | Bulk Buying Club Toolkit: A Guide to Starting a Neighborhood Bulk Buying Club provides tips and resources for groups launching bulk buying clubs in their communities. The… Read more “Bulk Buying Club Toolkit: A Guide to Starting a Neighborhood Bulk Buying Club” | Emerson Fellow | Bulk Buying Club Toolkit Guide Starting Neighborhood Leila Malow Emerson National Hunger Fellow Congressional Center Field Placement Adelante Development ACKNOWLEDGMENTS would like thank Janet PageReeves and Molly Bleecker from the Office for Community Health University New Mexico whose guidance was integral development Fiestas Grocery Thank you providing with resources staff assistance that supported work Albuquerque also express sincerest gratitude Steve Paternoster owner Scalo restaurant his generous donation Second Presbyterian Church allowing use its space Lastly success this project not possible without leadership contributions Carol Krause Jeanie Romero welcoming into your community Your commitment helping Santa Barbara Martinez Town residents has truly been inspiration TABLE CONTENTS Acknowledgments ____________________________________ Introduction _________________________________________ Information ___________________________________ Benefits __________________________ First Steps __________________________________________ Key Decisions _______________________________________ Logistics ___________________________________________ Recruiting Members _________________________________ Member Engagement ________________________________ Additional Resources Links __________________________________ Appendix References INTRODUCTION During Fall began working womens food security initiative Albuquerques SBMT neighborhood develop bulk buying club With one three families struggling insecurity women had come together start strategy help afford household staples When joined several factors favor There strong interest local entrepreneur pledged financially assist Nonetheless inception next five months exciting but challenging journey The emerged out twoyear communityengaged study investigated particularly focusing lived experiences provide their households From researchers collaborated examined issues relating access health found high well low more than twothirds having leave find affordable nutritious For many these statistics translated stress shame everyday lives they tried cope harsh realities hunger While are common were battling secrecy because sense failure stigma associated enough even hiding circumstances those closest them order who involved discuss findings held events allowed socialize exchange ideas result determined projects improve supportive relationships Considerable grew around creating platform neighbors pool money wholesale discounts basic goods vision behind participated save necessities while opportunity foster connections people Today after overcoming challenges organize members set logistics happy report successfully launched third month operation doubled number track participants hundreds dollars over course year Most importantly which managed operated now serves avenue connect make difference This toolkit created guide individuals groups organizations interested starting tips information featured draw lessons learned review existing publications best practices developed address affordability contains useful material variety goals meant reference each should adapt contained fit unique context BULK BUYING CLUBS group join purchase Typically increase purchasing power pay lower price items others Some clubs offer specialty otherwise readily available communities such can key benefit easily nearby stores addition offering products great forge new build FIRST STEPS Spread Word Once have decided begin spreading word might participating include relatives friends other programs Inform about potential benefits doing note successful city elsewhere let know feasible idea goal here generate receive early input buyer what want buy Get People Involved spread plans organizing serve coordinators launching Invite shown take active role developing Additionally consider tapping engaged demonstrated organization skills coordinate Explain how support could positively impact simultaneously easier recruit already affairs much beneficial allow especially unengaged past will need initial efforts goes eventually operating plan hire coordinator manage all aspects still valuable get advise startup process Research conduct cursory research prospective suppliers details sell topic selecting sourcing covered later section purpose explore options Start identifying does definitive list consult final selection Next determine You there criteria needs meet particular supplier KEY DECISIONS covers series significant decisions prior These range figuring organized Goals What hope accomplish Identify mentioned previously reasons Regardless refer back multiple prioritized example same time strives producers across situation lowest desired good offered nonlocal source Which takes priority understanding navigate types dilemmas Membership Who Decide establish membership requirements simple being resident ask specific commitments placing minimum orders yearly volunteering hours Another matter whether cap continue welcome expands Organization How organizational structure influences made tasks carried significantly sustainability Structure ways incorporate voices decisionmaking Furthermore carry operational ensuring responsibilities shared fairly Below two Coordinator Owned model own means oversee operations They may choose obligated Coordinators compensated through dues volunteer sorting Benefit Decisionmaking only consulted enjoy effort Challenge feel burnout buyers owners ensure fair manner compensating elect require certain amount Potentially hold accountable voice Responsibility widely Coordination coordinated chart below outlines filled Assign roles strengths schedules Consider assigning effectively Financial Tracking expenses budget Bookkeeping Preparing receipts refunds Relations Keeping updated contact orienting Communicating news developments Handling complaints Order Management Updating ordering Collecting Researching Placing vendor Packaging Delivery Overseeing proper packaging ordered Ensuring pick offers delivery deliveries Products Offering quality wellpriced heart attracting Follow steps decide Survey formal conducting survey appeal informal talking thus far see outlined first done some give Suppliers After gathering collect Create spreadsheet allows compare various inquire quantities sold packaged cereal box smaller bags inside type becomes important when split record both package sticker per unit item cost liter ounce pound etc calculated dividing quantity prices See comparison inquiring Perhaps where produced learn Include Based gathered narrow Purchasing Many account place researching Ask fees commonly Wholesale warehouse Warehouse Sams Costco groceries compared regular grocery market substantial typically general public small fee shop considering store online phone Inquire delivers pull off shelves ready pickup none designated Food distributors better option looking organic foods national area Find send catalog grant copy United Natural Foods Inc frequently tools tailored Check Farms dry however wants fresh produce farms vendors interests relationship farm regularly fruits vegetables solely another depends capacity chooses someone most likely bring site LOGISTICS Securing Funding cover costs limited Account Fees Costs setting Equipment Supplies Items scales markers cash receipt book handling supplies cleaning printing Inventory Clubs maintain extra funding emergencies lost damaged used fill evenly case purchases share resells collecting above before able Thus avenues raise funds fundraising pitch Hone story Why words why exactly donations identify partners donate inkind Possible funders civic businesses faith Focus any andor related way nonprofit secure grants Unless incorporated qualify partnering apply reaching holding utilizing crowdfunding platforms GoFundMecom cause Given chance different strategies obtain Location operate home arrange outside getting individual Depending size nature appropriate facility meetings sort distribute Ideally within close Make facilities house activity Potential locations centers Senior Faith Schools Nonprofit spaces look following features sizable Countertops tables Access fridge stay cool during utensils equipment cups kitchen eliminate Available storage inventory sink handwashing suitable location hopes mention sites Establishing Ordering Schedule schedule picking often Will quarterly monthly biweekly date payments due expect Try convenient Orders Payment comfortable using internet system via email free tool Google Doc Forms software designed featuring cannot Internet physical form phonein sample Payments payment based method accept advance point However avoid opens loss willing designate person handle Always paid Sorting Organize efficient assigned task day Scale Markers Scissors Cups bowls separating sheets Gloves Cash measuring One pulling assign Hand weighing repackaging beans sheet lists member write contain name compile bag Each labeled Arrange boxes alphabetical locate compiling Every check arrive verify received right RECRUITING MEMBERS Recruitment challenge jumpstart center running activities Contact seek hubs associations churches schools outreach open Search boards advertise Wordofmouth powerful recruiting few Encourage invite socialcircle joining invited trust recruitment Discounts savings Date MEMBER ENGAGEMENT satisfied committed vital engage further opportunities Welcome Input Maintain channel understand quickly troubleshoot problems semiannual evaluation feedback experience evaluations procedure receiving dealing Foster Connections Communication streamlined communicate print newsletter blasts website thing Building Plan managing possibilities endless host potluck game night recipe shares informally Whatever decides room connecting fun Recognition Running rewarding recognize Doing makes valued demonstrates hard leaves LINKS RESOURCES Best Practices Organizations Newfoundland Labrador Security Network Found wwwfoodsecuritynewscomPublications Bulk_Buying_Club_Best_Practices_Toolkitpdf FoodBuying Yes Can Collaborative wwwwkkforgmediaCDEBBEashx Run Friends Neighbors CoFED httpwwwfoodsecuritynewscomPublications Coop Workbook Handbook wwwunitedbuyingclubscomCOORDINATORFormsCoop HandbookWorkbookpdf APPENDIX Dear XXX partnership between highly desirable our provides homes excited possibility establishing letter Proposed Time repackage every second Tuesday event January subsequently Space seeks containers scoops closet Use care keep duration times return condition comply applicable rules processes maintained forward discussing again REFERENCES Pimentel Garcia Apodaca Page Reeves Report Scott Moffett always wanting never really Womens Quotidian Struggles Insecurity Hispanic Journal Environmental Nutrition |
| Roadmap for Continued U.S. Leadership to End Global Hunger | Roadmap to End Hunger Coalition | 2012 | Policy Reports | Smallholder Farmers | Global | The Roadmap for Continued US Leadership to End Global Hunger reviews progress over the last three years toward the goals set out in the original Roadmap, and… Read more “Roadmap for Continued U.S. Leadership to End Global Hunger” | Multiple Authors | |
| Roadmap to End Hunger Policy Brief | Roadmap to End Hunger Coalition | 2015 | Policy Reports | Smallholder Farmers | Global | In April 2015, the Roadmap to End Global Hunger Coalition launched its 2015 Policy Brief. The brief outlines the four components necessary for a person, family, community… Read more “Roadmap to End Hunger Policy Brief” | Multiple Authors | |
| A Guide to Farm to Preschool in Home-Based Child Care… | Yuqi Wang | 2014 | Field Reports | Childcare Providers | California, Domestic, San Diego | … Read more “A Guide to Farm to Preschool in Home-Based Child Care Sites” | Emerson Fellow | Guide Farm Preschool Homebased Child Care Sites created Yuqi Wang Emerson National Hunger Fellow for Community Health Improvement Partners and Congressional Center Acknowledgements Background about the Fellowship The author would like thank several individuals organizations their input into this guide CHIP CHC staff strategic direction editing assistance advice content continued support encouragement five Lemon Grove childcare providers implementing sites friendship collaboration during pilots months period YMCA Resources resources supplies guidance Cuyamaca College Intergenerational Garden demonstrating what successful looks Marianne West her Gardening Club providing knowledge expertise section all whose were used consulted making you your specially acknowledge Occidental Colleges Urban Environmental Policy Institute Los Angeles Their Program began twoyear pilot program continuing expand was designed influence early childhood eating habits farm school network programs bring fresh foods range child care preschool underserved areas San Diego counties Its model has been adapted other states with multiple cultures Bill month fellowship emerging leaders that are dedicated fighting poverty hunger participants first placed field site working local organization then policy national both fellows carry out specific antihunger antipoverty work based nonprofit healthcare systems hospitals community clinics insurers physicians universities County together assess address priority health needs different communities utilizes welldocumented collective impact traditional nontraditional partners develop common understanding complex problems root causes joint approach solve them Field Site Introduction About Toolkit Assessing Opportunities Your Outreach First Meeting Future Meetings Ensuring Sustainability Providing Technical Assistance Funding Physical Activity Picky Eaters Parent Engagement Time Constraints Case Study Reports Onika Rita Katie Darishma Appendices Table Contents HEAL Zone project facilitated funding Kaiser Permanente collaborative residents stakeholders using systemsbased focus environmental changes build city where people eat better move more part daily life Drawing from CHIPs brings representatives business faith government media schools service implement healthy active living projects According data gathered Healthy ONES studyi funded percent obese second highest obesity rate Childhood rates just high students grades overweight Disease Control promoting physical activity show interventions encouraging very young children often most successfulii Improving food environments settings especially homebased among public advocates because many spend much time there Zones Early sector seeks positively environment Groves licensed including centerbased sitesiii This improve outcomes homes Implementation private centers but not described toolkit curriculum All contents unless otherwise indicated drawn lessons learned best practices utilized which elected incorporate activities conducted between September February purpose publication serve nutrition educators own respectively assists initial process identifying contacting interested starting implementation when encounter challenges limiting Preschools effectiveness offers how identify contact case study reports technical overcoming unique home such engaging parents constraints increasing ageappropriate gardening works connect education preschools Head Start districts family producers objectives serving locallygrown improving related educational opportunities expose fruits vegetables thereby influencing while preferences still forming Other goals include creating lifestyles through good experiential access within preschoolers members well Goals incorporating locally grown farmers markets meals snacks age culturallyappropriate curricula includes Harvest Month taste tests cooking demonstrations trips farms Discovery Labs workshop series can help increase childrens consumption also issue For information visit httpwwwuepioxyeduourprojectsfarmtopreschool programming httpwwwfarmtopreschoolorg initially California broader effort targeted lowincome Recognizing value Department Public adopted launching statewide standardized costeffective replicable available httpwwwharvestofthemonthcdphcagov term coined set motor skills reasoning handling touching weighing measuring produce sample Lab please refer Appendix start ask question already have who willing stay read find yes next Finding step area total number simple google search list might fruitful searching resource services helpful Another referral agency located every state locate httpchildcareawareorg Childcare Resource Service CRS had long relationship its department able 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| Assessing Impact: A Toolkit for Outcome Measurement in Community Food… | Jenny Rempel, Brian Shobe | 2014 | Field Reports | Arizona, Domestic, Tucson | … Read more “Assessing Impact: A Toolkit for Outcome Measurement in Community Food Security Programs” | Emerson Fellow | Spring Community Food Bank Southern Arizona Assessing Impact Toolkit for Outcome Measurement Security Programs Brian Shobe and Jenny Rempel Emerson National Hunger Fellows TableofContents Backgroundvi HowtoUsetheToolkitvi SlidesandPresenterNotes CFRCProgramandAssessmentTimeline ThistimelineoffersahistoricalcontexttothistoolkitThetimelineshowswhenkeyCFRCprogramsbegan andwhenvariousprogramassessmentstookplace DefinitionofOutcomeMeasurement Theseslidesclarifythedefinitionofoutcomemeasurementpayingparticularattentiontothedifference betweenoutputsandoutcomes OverviewoftheOutcomeMeasurementProcess Thisslidediscussestheninemainstepsinoutcomemeasurementfromdefiningthescopeofthe measurementtoreportingoutfindings OutcomeMeasurementWalkthroughs Thefollowingtwosectionstakereadersstepbystepthroughourprogramspecificoutcomemeasurement designprocessesTheslidesintroducetheprogramsdescribeourmethodsandexplainsomeofourmain toolsegthelogicmodels TheHomeGardenCooperative LasMilpitasdeCottonwoodCommunityFarm ValueofOutcomeMeasurementtoStakeholders Thefollowingsectionsexplainhowoutcomemeasurementhasalreadybeenusefultoavarietyof stakeholdersintheprogramsaswellashowitwillbevaluablegoingforward ProgramParticipants ProgramStaff DevelopmentStaff OrganizationalManagement BoardMembers KeyTakeaways Thisslidesharesthethreemostimportantinsightswegainedaboutoutcomemeasurementthroughour work OutcomeMeasurementToolsfortheHomeGardenCooperative SimplifiedLogicModel ThischartillustratesthekeycomponentsofalogicmodelwithoutdistractingreaderswithdetailReaders newtooutcomemeasurementmaywanttostartbyreviewingthesimplifiedlogicmodelbeforethefull logicmodelSimplifiedlogicmodelsareusefulforexternalcommunication LogicModel The logic model depicts the theory assumptions underlying program linking programs activitiestoitsvisionthroughasequenceofshorttermmidtermandlongtermoutcomesLogicmodels are primarily useful programlevel staff decision making though they can easily modified communication with external audiences This logicmodel specific Home Garden Cooperative Program but inputs activities outputs outcomes depicted here may other organizationsbeginningtodeveloplogicmodelsfortheirprograms OutcomesUIndicatorsUToolsChart chart lists indicators metrics data collection tools used measure each outcome Readerswhohavedevelopedtheirownlogicmodelsmayfindthemetricsandtoolspresentedhereuseful indevelopingsystemstotracktheirownoutcomes GardenRecordUKeepingForms Theseformsprimarilyserveaseducationaltoolsforgardenersbyhelpingthemtosystematicallyobserve theirgardenlearnfromtheirobservationsandremembertheirlearningsforfutureseasonsTheforms also serve gathering gathered these forms measures gardeners progress three listed increased gardening skills environmental conservation income will help identify best practicescommonproblemsandimprovetheireducationalworkshops GardenMap gardenmap helps plan their garden keep track where planted seeds identifyplantsintheirearlystagesandrememberwhattheyplantedfromyeartoyearThemap provides staffwith quickway assess total square footage cultivation typesofvegetablesgrownandtheuseofappropriatespacingandcompanionplanting PlantTracker plant tracker record planting dates days germination first harvest andany observations related plants growthhealth productionThe varieties vegetables that particularlywell uniqueclimateandsoil WaterInsectandSoilTracker Thewaterinsectandsoiltrackerremindsgardenerstocheckandadjusttheirwateringobserve andlearnaboutinsectsintheirgardenmaintainahealthycompostsystemamendtheirsoiluse frostclothshadeclothandverticalstructureswhenappropriateandrecordtheirexperiments andlearningsfromtheseasonThetrackerhelpsprogramstafftroubleshootgardenersproblems common watering pest soil problems which improve educationalworkshops HarvestLog log includinghow often andhowmuch harvestedaswellaswhattheylikedtoeatandhowtheyprepareditThelogprovidesprogram away tomeasure quantity estimate value being produced gardenersplots PrePostSurvey prepost surveymeasures consumption producephysicalhealth selfefficacymental iii healthandsocialcapitalaswellasanumberofdemographiccharacteristicsThesurveyisadministered tonewgardenersattheprogramsorientationandthenagainaftertwogardeningseasonsThesurvey canbetakeninhardcopyoronlinethroughSurveyMonkeyUsingSurveyMonkeyandExcelresultscan becrosstabulatedinanumberofdifferentwaystoanalyzegrowthwithinindividualsorcompareresults acrossgroupsReadersinterestedintrackingsimilaroutcomesfortheirprogramparticipantswillfindthe questionsusefulindevelopingtheirownsurveys OutcomeMeasurementToolsforLasMilpitasCommunityFarm SeasonalGardenerSurvey TheseasonalgardenersurveyisthemostimportantoutcomemeasurementtoolatLasMilpitasbecauseit capturesthemostoutcomesinthelogicmodelThissurveymeasuresgardenersproduceconsumption physicalhealthselfefficacyenvironmentalstewardshipfoodsecuritysenseofcommunityand leadershipaswellasanumberofdemographiccharacteristicsStaffadministersthesurveyusingeither hardcopiesorlaptopsduringPlantingDaypartiesatthebeginningofeachseasonInTucsonsdesert climatetherearetwogrowingseasonssogardenerscompletethissurveytwiceayearStaffuse SurveyMonkeyandExceltocrosstabulateresultsandmeasurechangeovertimewithinindividualsor acrossbreakoutgroupsIndepthstatisticaldataanalysiswilloccureveryyearsReadersinterestedin trackingsimilaroutcomesfortheirprogramparticipantswillfindthequestionsusefultodevelopingtheir ownsurveys GardenerSurveyGuide ThisguidedescribesthesourcesandusesforeachquestionintheseasonalgardenersurveyReaders interestedinanindepthunderstandingofthegardenersurveymaywanttoreviewthisdocumentto betterunderstandtherationalebehindeachquestionandtoreviewthesuggestionsfordataanalysisand reporting AdministrativeSurveys Programstaffuseadministrativesurveystomonitorprogramoutputsandmeasureoutcomesthatdonot necessitategardenerinputsuchasincreasedbiodiversityandimprovedsoilqualityMilpitasstaffusethe followingsurveysfordataentryandthenstorethedatainanExcelWorkbookReadersinterestedin developingoutputtrackingsystemstoaccompanytheiroutcomemeasurementsystemsmayfindthese surveysparticularlyuseful MonthlyAdministrativeSurvey Thissurveyhelpsstafftrackoutputsbestmeasuredonamonthbymonthbasissuchasgallons ofwaterusednumberofvolunteersnumberofworkshopattendeesyardsofcompostproduced andpoundsoffoodsoldSeveralquestionsalsoprovidedatathatisusefulinmeasuringprogress towardrelevantoutcomessuchasincreasedpeertopeerlearning SeasonalAdministrativeSurvey Thissurveyhelpsstafftrackoutputsbestmeasuredonaseasonalbasissuchasnumberof transplantsgrownandgallonsofhoneyproducedSeveralquestionsalsoprovidedatathatis usefulinmeasuringprogresstowardrelevantoutcomessuchasincreasedgardenerleadership AnnualAdministrativeSurvey Thissurveyhelpsstafftrackoutputsbestmeasuredonanannualbasissuchasnumberof beehivesnumberofchickensandnumberofinternsSeveralquestionsalsoprovidedatathatis usefulinmeasuringprogresstowardrelevantoutcomessuchasincreasedbiodiversity AdministrativeDataLogs Programstaffusethesedatalogstorecordinformationthatwilleventuallybeenteredintothe administrativesurveysforanalysisandreportingTheselogsattempttocapturedatawithminimalburden onstafftimeReviewingthetoolscreatedforMilpitasmaybeusefultoreadersinterestedindeveloping similardatacollectiontoolsfortheirprograms EggLog TheegglogrecordstheamountofandintendeduseforeggsproducedatthefarmAgardener collectsthisdataandstaffmembersenterinformationfromtheegglogintothemonthly administrativesurvey HoneyLog ThehoneylogrecordstheamountofandintendeduseforhoneyproducedatthefarmStaff recordthisdataandenteritintotheseasonaladministrativesurvey LasMilpitasSignUInSheet TheMilpitaseventlogrecordsthenumberofpeopleattendingMilpitasmeetingsandeventsThe logisprimarilyusedasasigninsheetatLasMilpitasCommunityOrganizationmeetingsfor whichthenotessectionisimportanttotrackgardenerleaderscivicengagementStaffor gardenerscollectthisdataandstaffmembersenterinformationfromthedatalogintothe monthlyadministrativesurvey CompostingToiletLog ThisloghelpsprogramstafftrackusageofthecompostingtoiletatMilpitastounderstand annualwatersavingsStaffaffixthissheettothedoorofthecompostingtoiletanduseittoruna monthlongsurveyofbathroomusageStaffcanthentabulatethegallonsofwatersavedper yearandrecordthisvalueintheannualadministrativesurvey TransplantLog Staffusethetransplantlogtorecordthetotalnumberandvarietyoftransplantsgrownand distributedtogardenersStafflaterenterthisdataintotheseasonaladministrativedata PostUWorkshopSurvey Staffadministerthissurveyafterfarmworkshopstomeasurechangesinattendeesgardeningskillsand knowledgeaboutenvironmentalstewardshipaswellasthenumberofintergenerationalandcross culturalsocialinteractionsStaffreviewthequantitativedataimmediatelyfollowingtheworkshopand thensavethesesheetsforfutureindepthanalysisbyadatainternThequalitativedatainthesurvey capturesattendeeslearningsandhelpstaffunderstandhowtheycanimprovefutureworkshopstobetter meetattendeesneedsReadersmayfindthistoolusefulforthinkingabouthowqualitativedatacanbe incorporatedintoprogramassessmentprocessesandhowcertainformsofquantitativedatamaybe recordedandsavedforfutureuseinoutcomemeasurement VolunteerSignUInSheet Staffusethissigninsheettotrackoutputsnumberofvolunteersandnumberofvolunteerhoursandto trackquantitativedataaboutoutcomesieincreasedgardeningskillsincreasedknowledgeabout environmentalstewardshipandincreasedqualityandquantityofsocialinteractionsStaffreviewsignin sheetsmonthlyandthensavethesesheetsforfutureindepthanalysisbyadatainternReadersmayfind thistoolusefultothinkingabouthowexistingdatacollectionsourceslikesigninsheetscanbemodified tocollectdataforuseinoutcomemeasurement DotSurveyInstructions Stickerdotsurveysareafunanonymouswayforstafftocollectdataatcommunityeventsaboutwhoisat thefarmwhytheycameandwhattheyrelearningandexperiencingTheseinstructionsdescribehowto administeradotsurveyatcommunityeventsthisguidealsoincludesphotosquestionsandresponse categoriesasexamplesofthisdatacollectiontoolsuseReadersinterestedincollectingdataatlarge eventswillfindtheseinstructionsusefulfordevelopinginteractiveeventsurveys Background TheCommunityFoodBankofSouthernArizonaCFBSAlocatedinTucsonArizonahasbeenbuilding healthy hungerUfree communities since After focusing many years exclusively emergency food distribution CFBSA added Resource Center CFRC improves community security demonstrating promoting collaboratively building equitable regional system Because CFBSAs innovative communityfoodsecurityprogramstheCFBSAisanationalleaderamongfoodbanks part ongoing effort better understand impact its partneredwiththeCongressionalHungerCentertodevelopoutcomemeasurementsystemsfortwoof six Las Milpitas Cottonwood CommunityFarmAsEmersonHungerFellowsJennyRempelandBrianShobedevelopedmetricstools andstrategiesforprogramUlevelstafftotrackprogresstowardtheirgoalsregularlyandsystematically HowtoUsetheToolkit this measurement toolkit contains slides presenter notes introduceoutcomemeasurementwalkthroughtheapplicationofoutcomemeasurementtothetwo programsanddemonstratethevalueofthisprocesstoallstakeholdersfromprogramparticipantsto boardmembersThe secondpartof toolkitconsistsof twoprogramUspecificsections contain thetoolsdevelopedforoutcomemeasurementThesesectionsincludelogicmodelsmetricchartsand multipledatacollectiontools For those interested understanding impacts improving toolkitoffersanintroductiontocasestudiesofandadvancedtoolsforoutcomemeasurement operated shoestring budget Increased funding five ago enabled formalize Since then have expanded started attract national attention led think about how Communities Putting Prevention Work grant assessment relationships University Arizonas School Public Health Geography Bureau Applied Research Anthropology partnered Congressional create assessments Farmers Market FarmtoChild year again invested partnership brought two develop strategies Farm challenge all far has been very few banks United States developed systematic techniques Before delve into specifics our processes next clarify what not well nonprofit institutions regular results services Its focused short answer question did say was going happen actually Answering decisions effectiveness available resources Outcomes distinct from Outputs immediate products composting bin output example changes knowledge attitudes beliefs values andor behaviors Healthier shopping habits children examples There main steps process Step define scope determine include valuable different levels level compare occur higher such departmental institutional organization intentionally sets framework mission objectives answering key questions seek use achieve who target audience seeks step important hold meetings clients stakeholders desired variety viewpoints Once identified helpful prioritize them select measuring Indicators numerical measurements indicate toward your fruits indicator might eating more servings day you methods customer surveys client questionnaires administrative breakouts conditions under successful unsuccessful occurring These demographic characteristics race gender primary language organizational unit geography schools farmers market locations Steps through pretty selfexplanatory once place collect analyze report back make according met whom Weve laid out linearly any given moment multiple because iterative enables continue assessing over time gives developing already One designed does things teaches workshops demonstrates practices demonstration designs builds home gardens folks qualify lowincome conducted interviews members asked Why participate Whats most change thats happened life result Interviewees Logic models relate walks shortterm midterm longterm address driving root causes hunger Pima County complicated decisionmaking simplified tool following paragraphs demonstrate narrate increasing get excited leads eat produce whether comes Gardening welldocumented mental health benefits counts physical exercise combination positive long term reduced healthcare costs rates dietrelated diseases Literally reaping sow psychologically rewarding experience tends greater selfefficacy confidence ones abilities goals overcome tend see incorporating family teaching showing off course cooking together That ability plus closer friends continually sharing both others effectively multiplying And moments social capital some early technical support able enough significantly reduce expenses particularly entrepreneurial begin selling local economic stimulation poverty Finally teach principles equip compost systems greywater become stewards ecosystem conserving water even biodiversity know participants But much First had come Here Change score Stamp Fruit Vegetable Checklist USDA scale asks accomplish various tasks solve Some borrowed directly established research modify slightly accommodate burden With settled survey take before installed seasons later little gardeningspecific encourage learning own created recordkeeping Were using monkey store basic analysis likely need future interns indepth volume becomes robust point only small amount predata farm input every began were currently expanding acres Our increase foster development capacity anyone active outreach residents Santa Cruz Southwest neighborhood Providing educational opportunities production leadership plot managers mind multistakeholder participatory relevant informal volunteers management tracking held focus group gardener leaders What like would changed incorporated prioritized necessary however matter rather than readily version below describe now one phrases bold maintaining growing space providing advice increases communitys turn sense agency subjective awareness initiating executing controlling volitional actions world confident individuals taught voice society believe follow another line installing ramadas donated childrens playground equipment neighborhoods Gardeners just hang number improved quality interactions engage peertopeer build When combines power civic engagement pass policies end conversations having big dont yet really programming resource extent realizing simple activity Indicator hours spent required literature reviews pull appropriate academic governmental Sense Score brief index questionnaire allow seasonal twice attendees general events Fall Festival Monsoon Updated volunteer signin sheets onetime everything transplants theyve distributed retention structures interest walk creating weve way growth ways reminding critically observe pests learn encouraging feedback especially new perceived after worked incorporate recruit farms series visioning aspirations investments accordingly Second several Interviews revealed Though wont necessarily motivations connect installations originally conceived form became apparent could Now site visits systematically components discussing realized wed themselves share decided train advanced spaces overwhelming demand booked within announcing clearly defining immediately designing retreat holding ourselves accountable weekly Identifying want areas greenhouse washing stations invest trainings youth Drafting helped shifting theres staffer hand least evening week offer Third team quotes numbers writing grants potential donors presurvey Januarys orientation reaching population approximately insecure addition surveying surveyed alumni came represents limited sample kind information graphics shows nutritional measured months creation generated stories applications quote illustrates second suggests effects third fourth emphasizes emerged Fourth CEO clarifies communicate regards double argue triple bottom Tools clear compelling narratives board representatives larger articulate vital mobilizing public leveraging reach OutcomeMeasurementToolsforthe HomeGardenCooperative Model Activities ShortTerm MidTerm LongTerm Teach Design Demonstrate Distribute supplies Workshops offered Gardens built Supplies Participants Healthy diet Mental Selfefficacy Family cohesion Physical Sharing Reduced obesity diabetes Social Economic Local Inputs Staff labor facilities Volunteers land Inkind donations Prepare promote host Recruit install Coordinate Maintain seed library Raise distribute worms Start materials Buy consultants people curricular shared worm bins network yards secure Mission Improve advocating supports strengthens Improved stewardship neighbors Assumptions families fresh grow reduces stress instills control Knowledgeable encourages gradually Definitions emotional bonding capable performing order attain certain connections exist between norms behavior enable mutually beneficial cooperation Chart Source frequency eaten snacks fruit per vegetable veggies meal selfreported rating healthiness Veggie Prepost Survey Modified scales suggested Bandura feelings peacefulness cheerfulness satisfaction Compiled above proxy overall CDC considers past reported lasting skipping cutting size meals afford ERS Questionnaire proportion coop season RecordKeeping Forms estimated harvested Data Map Season ______________________ Year _________________ Total Square Footage Gardens___________ Plant Tracker Date Seed Planted Germination Transplanted Harvest Notes Example broccoli Waltham lots side shoots Water Insect Soil Bugs look appear disappear Are insects deal green ate holes cabbage fall disappeared winter picked mornings Watering Schedule Did handwater drip irrigation How minutes deep REMINDER Even surface dry getting Check moisture pressing fingers inches ground November times moist feet December January February March April Have noticed significant bills Amendments add anything castings mulch Where beds parts buckets east bed didnt remember experiment Worm Compost Moisture Bedding should feel wrung sponge too wet bedding Feeding recommend feeding burying scraps Harvesting Castings ready when fine coffee grounds dark brown black uniform particles Frost Cloth Shade Trellises frost cloth there warnings shade during summer trellises vining peas cucumbers Log Vegetables Much pounds plastic grocery bags Taste preparecook heads good steamed salt pepper Harvested___________________________ Thank taking complete purpose partners Your answers confidential right wrong ask honest Please free comments always appreciate thoughts suggestions please contact mmundtcommunityfoodbankorg call name last initial Maria Todays date prior becoming involved progam Introduction YYYY Last Yes lot none yes else gardened spend usually About Eating Fruits Every Almost Less Comments hour Other Others rate someone member friend neighbor etc live household Never sometimes everyday including corn potatoes Excellent Good Fair Poor month encouraged check apply agreement statements mile sells travel location buy Strongly disagree Disagree Mildly Neutral agree Agree connected effect Access Affordability attend prefer true Often Sometimes bought money couldnt skipped cut wasnt Wellness almost boxes pantry assistance Soup kitchen SNAP known stamps Nutrition Assistance WIC Plus chronic condition heart disease arthritis asthma experienced Feelings calm Confidence Not applicable Diabetes Heart Disease Arthritis Asthma optional They ensure Which category includes age yourself parent guardian Fairly Confident Very young Choose Weed maintain grown Solve arise Share Continue Demographic Information Under older regularly provide care speak languages English Spanish specify None Female Male White Black African American Latino Hispanic Asian Hawaiian Pacific Islander Native Indian highest education completed households approximate monthly responses Happy schooling less Nursery kindergarten elementary grades High school degree graduate GED college Associates occupational degrees Bachelors Graduate Optional sources OutcomeMeasurementToolsfor LasMilpitasdeCottonwood CommunityFarm LasMilpitasLogicModel Acvies Gardento ProduceFood Recruitand Train HostWeekly Meengsand Seasonal Events Conserve Resources Creaonof Gathering Space EggsHoney andFresh LocalProduce Trained Skills Consumpon Acvity Stress Interacons Leadership Senseof PeerJtoJPeer Learning Gardener SelfJefficacy Smulaon Capital Civic Engagement Household AHealthyHungerJFree LasMilpitasFarmLogicModel Staffknowledgetime Volunteerandgardener knowledgetimelabor Fundingforstafffacilities andsupplies Transportation Landandwater Recruitandconduct outreachtoprogram Maintainfarmegplots rowsirrigationsystem greenhousebeeschickens compostingtoiletfences IPMetc Buystoreanddistribute suppliesegseedstools forfoodproduction Startanddistribute Gardentoproducefood Divertwastebycreating Preparepromoteandhost onIfarmworkshopsabout foodproductionmarketing andsales Communicatefarm activitiesviamonthly newsletter Buildrelationshipswithand providetechnicalassistance togardeners OrganizeandhostLas MilpitasCommunity OrganizationLMCO meetingsfarmevents Facilitatecapacitybuilding andleadership Coordinateactivitiesand suppliesforvolunteer groups Supervisefarminterns Coordinatefarmstrategic planning Sellfood Acresofcommunitygreen Squarefeetofwildlife habitat Creationofcommunity gatheringspace Nooftransplantsgrown Noofyardsofcompost Noofeggs Gallonsofhoney Noofeducational Noofparticipantsin Noofplotmanagers Noofplots NoofCommunity Cultivators Noofrows Noofvolunteers Noofvolunteerhours Nooffarmtours Nooffarmnewsletters Noofsocialmediaposts Nooffarminternships Poundsofcompostfrom toilet Squarefeetofrooftopfor rainwatercatchment Poundsofhealthy affordableproducegrown forlocalconsumption Improvedmentalhealth Improvedphysicalhealth Increasedsenseofagency IncreasedselfI efficacy Senseofcommunityat Increasedcollective communityefficacy IncreasedpeerItoIpeer Increasedgardener Increasedgreenjob readiness Increasedenvironmental ShorttermOutcomes MidtermOutcomes Gardeningincreases individualsandfamilies consumptionoffruitsand Increasedconsumptionof freshproducecombined withincreasedphysical activityleadstoimproved familyhealthoutcomes Gardeningreducesstress andincreasesgardeners positivementalaffect senseofagencyand Creatingacommunity gatheringspaceand improvingthenumberand qualityofsocial interactionsleadstoa senseofcommunitywhich contributestoincreased socialcapitalandcivic Traininginleadershipskills andopportunitiestouse thoseskillsleadsto increasedleadership Attendingfarmworkshops increasesindividuals knowledgeabout Improvedhouseholdfood Improvedhousehold healthoutcomes Increasedgardenersocial Increasedgardenercivic Decreasedneighborhood povertyrate Localeconomic LongtermOutcomes Increasedgardeningskills fruitsandvegetables Increasedfoodsharing Increasedphysicalactivity Reducedstress Increasednumberof intergenerationaland crossIculturalsocial Improvedqualityof Increasedleadershipskills leadershipopportunities incomefromsalesof produceeggsandhoney Increasedfarmincome fromproducesalesat farmersmarkets Improvedsoilquality Increasedknowledge aboutenvironmental Increasedbiodiversity LasMilpitas CFRCMissionImprovecommunityfoodsecurityforthepeopleofSouthernArizonabypromotingdemonstratingadvocatingforand collaborativelybuildinganequitableandregionalfoodsystemwhichsupportsfoodproductionandstrengthenscommunities ImpactAhealthyhungerfreecommunity Senseofcommunitytheperceptionofsimilaritytoothers anacknowledgedinterdependencebygivingtoordoingfor otherswhatoneexpectsfromthemthefeelingthatoneis partofalargerdependableandstablestructureSarason Senseofagencythebeliefthatonesactionshavean Selfefficacytheextenttowhichpeoplebelievetheyare capableofperformingspecificbehaviorsinordertoattain certaingoals Socialcapitalthenetworkofsocialconnectionsthatexist betweenpeopleandtheirsharedvaluesandnormsof behaviorwhichenableandencouragemutuallybeneficial OutcomesIndicatorsToolsChart Increasedgardenskills WorkshopskillsTowhatextentquestion VolunteersigninYesNoquestion Changeinselfreportedselfefficacyforgardening WorkshopEvaluations VolunteerSignIn GardenerSurvey freshproduce Changeineatingbehaviorsrelatedtofreshproduce Changeinselfreportedfoodsharing Changeinnumberofhoursspentgardening Changeinstressstoryqualitative crossculturalsocial DotsurveyYesNoquestion WorkshopevalTowhatextentquestion DotSurvey NotprioritizedtomeasurecapturedqualitativelythroughBARAinterviewsandethnographicfilm Notmeasuring Leadershipselfefficacyindexincludingchangeinselfreportedabilitytospeakinpublicfacilitate meetingsspeaktoelectedofficialsmotivateothersempathizeproblemsolveandmakedecisions ofLMCOmeetingsorotherfarmmeetingsofLMCOorganizedeventsfarmstandsfestivals ProgramData Changeingardenersselfreportingfoodsales gardenersconsigningandearnedpergardenerfromconsignmentsales ProgramDataMktTeam Farmincomefrom producesalesatfarmers markets Changeinearnedfrommarketsales Changeinindexofrelevantsoilqualityindicators ProgramDatafromoutside evaluator WorkshopsTowhatextentquestion DotsurveyYesNoquestionaboutlearning Changeinbirddiversityabundancespprichnessasproxyforoverallbiodiversity Annualchangeinbeehives Annualchangeinchickens Staffestimateofvegetatedareaonfarm cropsgrown ProgramDataAudobon Changeinselfreportedoverallhealthwithoptionforqualitativeresponse ChangeinagencysubquestiononmodifiedBriefSenseofCommunityScale Increasedselfefficacy Changeinselfreportedselfefficacyforgardeningusedasproxyforoverallchangeinselfefficacy ChangeinselfreportedsenseofcommunityonmodifiedBriefSenseofCommunityScale Changeinperceivedcollectivecommunityefficacy Increasedpeertopeer SurveyChangeinselfreportedsharingofgardenknowledge Programdataworkshopsledbycommunitymembers ProgramdataLMCOmembershiplevelsturnoverandorlengthofparticipation httpdornsifeusceduassetssitesdocstransactions_transformations_translations_webpdf BecausetheCultivatorProgramhasyettodevelopagreenjobskillstrainingprogramwerenot currentlymeasuringthisaspirationaloutcomeShouldsuchatrainingprogramdevelopMilpitas staffcouldstartadministeringamodifiedversionofthissurvey httpnesfporgsitesdefaultfilesresourcesannual_assessement_for_farmer_and_staffpdf Notcurrentlymeasuring OptionCultivatorSurvey SurveyChangeinofproenvironmentalbehaviorsreported Changeinsqfeetofrooftopareacollectedforrainwaterharvesting Changeinannualconsumptionofwateruse Changeinsqfootageoffarmlotareathatcouldpotentiallygrowfoodallarableland includingcovercroppedland Changeinsqfootageoffarmlotareaactuallyusedtogrowfood ChangeinhouseholdfoodsecuritystatusmeasuredbyERSfoodsecuritysurvey Improvedfamilyhealth CouldbemeasuredusingCDCdataasappropriate Increasedsocialcapital Notprioritizedtomeasure Increasedcivic LMCOmemberswhoattendcommunityorganizationmeetings LMCOmemberswhoattendmunicipalcountyregionalstateornationalevents Couldbemeasuredusingcensusdataasappropriate enter birth starting havent coming statement Knowledge Produce Shared something learned Sold youve eggs honey save Care Earth Rarely Use familys Recycle tanks energy Bus carpool bike kitchens affected wellbeing working whole Important Somewhat Prefer fulfill needs goes Help personal Make attended Organization meeting attending speaking facilitating elected officials motivate act issues fellow Estates Silverlake Verde Plaza old Nepali current employment status Questions Employed full Unemployed looking Student Homemaker Retired hopes More access places preparing animals campground athletic courts play jobs sell Meet Both myself Chris Lowen Mazzarella MilpitasGardenerSurveyResource QuestionExplanationsSuggestionsforDataAnalysisandSuggestionsforReportOuts SurveyQuestions Thisallowsustotrackprogramparticipantsforprepoststylepairedanalyses Usefulfortrackingindividualsthroughtime BreakoutQLengthoftimeinprogramUsefulforfutureanalysisbreakoutsbasedontimein DataanalysissuggestionsComparedtonewgardenersdogardenerswhove participatedlongerreportmorelesschangeintermsofgardeningskillsconsumption ofproducefoodsharingstressimprovedmentalhealthleadershipskillssenseof communitypeertopeerlearningcommunityefficacyhouseholdfoodsecurity BreakoutQPriorgardeningexperienceThiswillhelpustodeterminehowpriorgardening experiencemayaffectonesoutcomesandmoreaccuratelyassesshowtheprogramaffects someonecompletelynewtogardening DataanalysissuggestionsComparedtonewgardenersdogardenerswhohadprior gardeningexperiencereportmorelesschangeintermsofgardeningskills consumptionofproducefoodsharingstressimprovedmentalhealthleadership skillssenseofcommunitypeertopeerlearningcommunityefficacyhouseholdfood securityfamilyhealthoutcomes StaffknowledgelowpriorityreportoutandlowprioritybreakoutQsPhysicalactivity gardeningtimeQuestionsandshouldhelptherespondentbetteranswerbuttheyalso havevalueoftheirownForexamplespendingminutesafewdaysormoreinaweekin thegardenisequivalenttorecommendedlevelsofweeklyexercise Dataanalysissuggestionstafftakeaquicklooktoseehowoftenandhowlong gardenersareatthefarm DataanalysissuggestionveryverylowpriorityforreportoutIfwedesiremore resolutionthanquestionwecouldcounthowmanypeoplespendminutesor moreseveraldaysaweek DataanalysissuggestionBreakoutgroupComparedtogardenerswhorarelycometo Milpitasdogardenerswhocomealmosteverydayreportmorelesschangeintermsof gardeningskillsconsumptionofproduceFoodsharingStressimprovedmental healthLeadershipskillsSenseofcommunityPeertopeerlearningCommunity efficacyHouseholdfoodsecurityFamilyhealthoutcomes Seeabove PotentialreportoutandlowprioritybreakoutQPhysicalactivityThisquestionwillbethe simplesttoreportoutasaproxyforexerciseandwillgiveusasenseofthetimecostof gardeningandifandhowthatdifferswithexperienceorotherfactors ReportoutdataanalysisorofgardenersspendhoursgardeningatMilpitas eachweekGardeninghelpsprogramparticipantsmeettheCDCphysicalactivity guidelinethatadultsspendormoredaysaweekdoingmusclestrengthening BreakoutsareusefulwhenwewanttocompareoutcomesbycategoriesSeeexamplesabove IuseortosuggestasimpleanalysisEithercountthenumberofgardenerswhoreportxorcountanddividebythe totalnumberofsurveyrespondentstogetapercentage httpwwwcdcgovphysicalactivityeveryoneguidelinesadultshtmlMusclestrength eningtechnicallyonlyheavygardeningdiggingshovelingcountssothismaybe misleading StaffknowledgequickreportoutlongerdataanalysisPeertopeereducationproduce sharingandfoodsalesinorderofthethreestatements Quickreportoutprompt DataanalysisCouldsumallresponsesexceptnevertogetorof gardenersengageinpeertopeergardeningeducation OptionItcouldbephrasedeitherSharedsomethingyoulearned aboutgardeningwithsomeoneelseorSharedsomethingyoulearned atMilpitaswithsomeoneelseThefirstgetsatgardeningspecificpeer topeereducationwhilethesecondgetsatgeneralpeertopeer StaffknowledgeIfstaffdecidetoprioritizemorepeertopeerworkshopsit mightbeinterestingtoanalyzewhetherfolksreportachangeinhowfrequently theyshareknowledge gardenerssharetheirproducewithothers gardenerssellfoodproducedatMilpitasAlternatephrasingorof gardenersareabletosellsomethefoodtheyproduceatMilpitas LongerdataanalysisWecouldmeasurechangeovertimebyindividualtoseeif individualsaresharingknowledgeandproduceandorsellingfoodmoreorless frequentlyaftermoretimeatthefarmItdalsobeinterestingtoseehowsharing correlateswithsenseofcommunityandpurposeforbeingatMilpitas EastreportoutFinancialsavingsonfood NoteThoughusefulforquickreportoutsthisisnotthebestsurveyquestionitsa leadingstatementthatbiasesgardenerstowardrespondingagreeStillifavast majorityofgardenersreportsavingmoneyitmakesforareallyquicksimplereport outwhichcouldbeusefulbeforeadatainternarrives ReportoutorofgardenersreportthatgardeningatMilpitashelpsthemsave moneyonfood StaffknowledgelowpriorityreportoutSelfefficacyforgardeningModifiedfromBandura httpwwwravansanjiirfilesravansanjiirbanduraguidepdf QuickdataanalysissuggestionStaffcanlookatthesepromptsindividuallytoseeif gardenersneedworkshopstobuildconfidenceandskillsinparticularareas LongtermdataanalysissuggestionEachresponsehasanumericalvaluesowecan aggregatetheresponsesintoasumselfefficacyscoreindexWecouldwatchfor changeovertimeintheaggregategardeningselfefficacyscoreindex Quickreportoutorofgardenersarenowconfidentintheirabilitytoinsert phrasesimplesumorpercentageoffairlyconfidentconfidentandvery Longtermdataanalysisreportoutsuggestionyoucouldseeiftheresbeenchange overtimeintheresponsesolveproblemsandifsoreportoutsomethinglikeor ofgardenershavegreaterconfidenceintheirproblemsolvingabilitiessincestarting atMilpitas StaffknowledgelowpriorityreportoutEnvironmentalstewardshipmeasuringpro environmentalbehaviors StaffknowledgeIfgardenersarentdoingcertainthingsstaffcouldleadaworkshopin recyclingetc SimplereportouteliminatingtheNeveroptionorofgardenersusethe compostingtoiletcompostrecycleetc LongtermdataanalysisYoucouldanalyzechangeovertimebyindividualdofolks reportdoingmoreofthesethingsordoingthemmorefrequentlyYoucouldevaluate eachbehaviorindividuallyoryoucouldcreateanaggregateproenvironmental behaviorscaleindexandanalyzepairedprepostdatawiththat StaffknowledgehighpriorityreportoutlongerdataanalysisFruitandvegetable consumptionQuestionsmodifiedfromUCDavisTownsendLabsurveysforusebytheUSDA SNAPprogramhttptownsendlabucdaviseduPDF_filesFVFSP_FV_bookpdfand httptownsendlabucdaviseduPDF_filesFSPFSP_FBC_singlepdf StaffknowledgeStaffcouldofferworkshopsonfruitsandveggiesassnackscooking withfreshproducerecipeexchangesetcifthisappearstobeaneed QuickstaffdataanalysisCreateacrosstabonofseasonsatMilpitastoseeiffolks whovegardenedlongerreporthigherfruitandveggieconsumptionthannewer gardenersNotethisisnotstatisticallycrediblewithoutapairedprepostanalysisbut itcouldstillbecompellingThisisntstatisticallycrediblebecausefolkswhove gardenedlongermighthavealreadybeeneatingmorefruitsandveggieswhenthey startedgardeningatMilpitaswhichiswhyitsimportanttotrackindividualschange overtime DataanalysisThesecouldbeturnedintoanaggregateindexoffruitandvegetable consumptionIndexvaluescouldbecomparedbyindividualovertimetoseeif gardenersreporthigherfruitandveggieconsumptionaftermoretimegardening Simplereportoutorofgardenerseatfruitsorvegetablesassnackseatmore thanonekindoffruiteachdayetctocalculatesumthethreeyesanswersfor andcompareyestononeveranswersfor StaffknowledgelongerdataanalysisOveralldietQuestionfrom StaffdataanalysisCoulddoacrosstabtocompareaggregatemeanmediansfornew gardenersvlongtimegardenerstoseeiflongertermgardenersselfreportbetter diets DataanalysisCouldcheckforchangefollowingindividualsovertimeCouldalso compareaggregatemeanmediansfornewgardenersvlongtimegardenerstoseeif longertermgardenersselfreportbetterdietsCouldalsoanalyzeaggregate meanmediancomparisonsbyanybreakoutquestionegracegenderincome QualitativedataforquotesstoriesEatingbehavior Dataanalysisandreportoutstaffcanskimtoimprovetheirunderstandingtoseeif therearequotesthatmightresonatewithboardfundersandtoseeifthereareany quotesworthfollowinguponperhapstodoaninterviewandgetalongerstoryfrom thespecificgardener StaffknowledgepotentialreportoutpotentiallongertermdataanalysisFoodassistance Staffknowledgegoodtoknowtohaveabetterunderstandingofgardenerslives Reportoutorofgardenersusefoodboxesfoodpantryassistanceetc NotebecarefulinusingthisreportoutbecausesomeFoodBankboardand managementfolksmightconsiderMilpitasafailureifgardenersarestill receivingSNAPbenefitsandfoodboxeswhilegardeningatthefarmId stronglydisagreewiththisinterpretationofthedatabutIcanseehowfolks mightusethisinformationtodecreasefundingsupportforMilpitas LongertermdataanalysisWecouldfollowfolksthroughtimetoseeiftheirusageof governmentandorFoodBankassistanceschangesovertimewhiletheyreatMilpitas StaffknowledgehighpriorityreportoutlongertermdataanalysisHouseholdfoodsecurity ThesearethreeofthetenstandardUSDAERSfoodinsecurityquestionssee httpwwwersusdagovtopicsfoodnutritionassistancefoodsecurityintheussurvey toolsaspxUvBRDtwoIntheinterestofgardenerstimeweonlyaskedthreephrases whichwethoughtwouldbeenoughtogiveusagoodsenseofgardenersrelativefood insecurity Fastreportoutorofgardenersreportedthatinsertspecificprompt whovegardenedlongerreporthigherfoodsecuritythannewergardenersNotethisis notstatisticallycrediblewithoutapairedprepostanalysisbutitcouldstillbe compellingThisisntstatisticallycrediblebecausefolkswhovegardenedlongermight havealreadybeenmorefoodsecurewhentheystartedgardeningatMilpitaswhichis whyitsimportanttotrackindividualschangeovertime LongertermdataanalysisWecouldcreateafoodinsecurityindexbysummingthe responsevaluesintoanaggregatescoreWecouldmeasureindividualschangeover timeintermsoftheirindividualresponsesandtheiraggregatefoodinsecurityWecould alsocomparetheaggregatefoodinsecurityofnewgardenersfrommultipledata collectionpointstothatoffolkswhovebeenatMilpitaslongerSeethenoteinc Couldalsoanalyzeaggregatemeanmediancomparisonsbyanybreakout questionegracegenderincome StaffknowledgelongertermdataanalysisOverallhealth QuickstaffdataanalysisCouldcreateacrosstabonofseasonsatMilpitastoseeif folkswhovegardenedlongerreporthigherfoodsecuritythannewergardenersNote thisisnotstatisticallycrediblewithoutapairedprepostanalysisbutitcouldstillbe alreadyhavereportedhigherhealthratingswhentheystartedgardeningatMilpitas whichiswhyitsimportanttotrackindividualschangeovertime LongertermdataanalysiscouldtrackchangeovertimebyindividualCouldalsolookat aggregatemeanmedianofnewgardenersandfolkswhovegardenedatMilpitas longerCouldalsoanalyzemeanmediancomparisonsbyanybreakoutquestioneg racegenderincome StaffknowledgequickanalysislongertermdataanalysisChronichealthconditions Staffknowledgegoodtoknowifgardenersarelivingwithchronichealthconditionsto providedaytodayadviceaboutgardeningtomeettheirneeds Quickanalysisstaffcouldseeiffolkschronichealthconditionsgoawayafterseveral seasonsofgardeningToanalyzestaffwouldhavetotrackbynamegardeners reportingchronichealthconditionsandthenseeiftheconditiongoesawayseveral seasonslaterIfstaffseethisitdbegoodtoaskifthegardenerwantstoshareastory abouttheirhealth StaffknowledgenoanalysisreportoutStressandmentalhealth ReportoutIfinterestingstoriesoranecdotesgetsharedstaffmightfollowupwith gardenerstoseeiftheyrewillingtosharealongernarrativewithfoodbank managementboardandorfunders LMCOknowledgequickanalysislongertermanalysispotentialreportoutwithsenseof LMCOknowledgeWhencombinedwithquestionthisquestioncanhelpLMCO membersknowwhichgardenersareandarenotinterestedinbuildingcommunityThis couldhelpLMCOmemberstargetoutreachtogardenerswhoarelessinvolvedonthe whovegardenedlongerreportthatitsmoreorlessimportanttofeelasenseof communitythannewergardenersYoucouldalsocrosstabbyraceandgendertosee howthesevariablesaffectinterestinbuildingcommunityatMilpitasNotethisisnot statisticallycrediblewithoutapairedprepostanalysisbutitcouldstillbecompelling LongertermdataanalysisThisquestionquestionareamodifiedBriefSenseof CommunityScaleBSCSPetersonPleasereviewtheliteratureontheBSCStoget thebestdataanalysissuggestionsforcombinedIthinkyoumightbeableto excludefolksreportingnotveryimportantorlessonwhenanalyzingsince folkswhodontwanttobemembersofacommunitywillprobablynotreportavery highsenseofcommunity FurthersuggestionsMyinitialguessfromwhatIrememberoftheBSCSisthat youcouldcreateamodifiedsenseofcommunityindexbysummingthe responsevaluestointoanaggregatescoreYoucouldmeasureindividuals changeovertimeintermsoftheirindividualresponsesandtheiraggregate senseofcommunityItwouldalsobegoodtomoreformallyanalyzetherace andlengthoftimeatMilpitasvariablesoutlinedinb Staffquickanalysislongertermanalysisreportoutsenseofcommunityseetoo whovegardenedlongerreportagreaterorlessersenseofcommunitythannewer gardenersYoucouldalsocrosstabbyraceandgendertoseehowthesevariablesaffect senseofcommunityatMilpitasNotethisisnotstatisticallycrediblewithoutapaired prepostanalysisbutitcouldstillbecompelling thebestdataanalysissuggestionsforcombinedNoteThismightchangeifthe surveychangesafterIleavebutasofthelastpromptinisnotaffiliatedwith theBSCSbutisinsteadincludedheretomeasuresenseofcommunityinthe neighborhoodaswellasthefarmIthinkyoumightbeabletoexcludefolksreporting notveryimportantorlessonwhenanalyzingsincefolkswhodontwantto bemembersofacommunitywillprobablynotreportaveryhighsenseofcommunity andlengthoftimeatMilpitasvariablesoutlinedina ReportoutDependingontheindexyouuseyoucouldsaysomethinglikeorof gardenersreportasenseofcommunityatMilpitasOrorofgardenersreport feelingconnectedtotheirneighborhood MorecomplexreportoutGardenerssenseofcommunityhasincreasedsincejoining MilpitasOrGardenerswhovebeenatMilpitaslongerreportagreatersenseof communitythannewgardeners ReportoutofthelastpromptonGardenerswhovebeenatMilpitaslongerreport agreatersenseofcommunityintheirneighborhoodthannewgardeners LongertermanalysisandreportoutCollectivecommunityefficacybasedonBandura Longertermdataanalysisyoucouldcreateacollectivecommunityefficacyindexby summingtheresponsevaluesintoanaggregatescoreYoucouldmeasureindividuals changeovertimeintermsoftheirindividualresponsesandtheiraggregateindexscore Itwouldbegoodtoseehowresponsestothisquestionvarywithallthebreakout groupsmentionedinthisdocumentegdemographicslengthoftimeatMilpitas Simplereportoutorofgardenersareconfidenttheycanhelpeachotherachieve theirpersonalgoalswhichsuggestscollectivecommunityefficacyexistsatMilpitas Sumallfolkswhoareatleastalittleconfident Simplereportoutorofgardenersareconfidenttheycanmakedecisionsfor MilpitaswhichsuggestscollectivecommunityefficacyexistsatMilpitasSumallfolks whoareatleastalittleconfident Staffquickanalysislongertermanalysisreportoutleadership DemographicQuestions Thesewillbeusefulbreakoutsforanalyzingvariousgroupsprogresstowardtheoutcomesaddressed inthepreviousquestionsHeresaquicksummary Residencyespimportantforsenseofcommunityquestions CommunityOrganizationmembership Age Householdsize Childcare Language Gender Race Educationproxyforclassstatus Employmentstatusproxyforclassstatus Incomeproxyforclassstatus OptionalQuestions VisionforMilpitasTheoptionshererepresenttheaspirationssharedbymembersofthe CommunityOrganizationinOctoberThisquestioncouldhelpCommunityOrganization membersandfarmstaffinthebudgetingprocess QualitativedescriptionofwhyfolksparticipateUsefulforstaffandCommunityOrganizationin understandingwhatmotivatesfolkstobepartofMilpitas WhyparticipateatMilpitasThisquestionwassuggestedbytheCommunityOrganizationfor useunderstandingwhowantstobuildcommunityatthefarmandwhodoesntThismighthelp themtailortheiroutreachtofolkswhoareinterestedinbuildingcommunityratherthanfolks 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| Co-op Grocery Stores: More than Food | Building a Self-Determined… | Shaka Clark | 2014 | Field Reports | Communities of Color | Detroit, Domestic, Michigan | … Read more “Co-op Grocery Stores: More than Food | Building a Self-Determined Food Community in Detroit’s North End” | Emerson Fellow | Coop Grocery Stores More than Food Building SelfDetermined Community Detroits North End Hallie Clark Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Field Site Detroit Black Security Network February Purpose not food desert issue does come from lack physical stores rooted unequal racial and economic system that produces the necessity for selfdetermined communities The DBCFSN black justice spearheading development squarefoot consumer cooperative grocery store neighborhood This project particularly important majority where residents own retail almost African American has high concentration party liquor convenience serving substitutes with affordable quality products area also shows effect government disinvestment proof current land grab remnants war drugs Though Ends context history demonstrates promise alternative creative solutions encourage secure report will examine how ideal place coop present appropriate infrastructure specifically addresses twofold ownership availability offers brief have used business model strategy addressing inequality injustice plans push are consistently dislocating masses participation discusses businesses can largescale privatized incurring city limits Gentrification grabs continue rapidly change experiences center Therefore community organizations must actively work towards self determined DBCFSNs principles solution provide blueprint other neighborhoods country Selfdetermined selfdetermination term many people color For this determination idea right define control benefit systems their geographically located west side Woodward Avenue southern border being East Grand Boulevard eastern northern Arden Park Blvd Land Grab defined large acquisition facilitated governing corporate elite describes more accessible often subsidized noncorporate entities War Drugs Drug most recently recaptured Michelle Alexander her critically acclaimed book New Jim Crow Mass Incarceration Age Colorblindness refers deliberate funneling into working class subsequent rise police presence incarceration rates TABLE CONTENTS PURPOSE INTRODUCTION CHAPTERS FOOD BUSINESS USUAL HISTORY THE NORTH END COOPERATIVES FOR JUSTICE GROWING COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP AROUND COOP RECOMMENDATIONS ENGAGEMENT AND BLACK DETROIT CONCLUSION APPENDIXES BIBLIOGRAPHY Data Driven reported over full existed along hundreds fringe like sell items urban only consumers laborers local economy power dynamic led decline options retailers within example see dollars spent circulated Organizations remain forefront highlighting injustices Uprooting Racism Planting Justice Task Force Feedom Freedom Growers Eastern Michigan Environmental Advocacy Council been instrumental incorporating focus issues following Many Detroiters mile homes Fast practically replaced home cooked meals households population dependent others feed situation encourages activist answers address insecurity created bustling renowned farm garden movement currently gardens Colasanti Litjens Hamm acres publicly owned vacant some arguing enough produce substantial amount farmgarden displays complexities interactions between race Given exponential growth agricultural what ways controlled could manifest Garden courtesy started Ujamaa Buying Club way promote economics through monthly collective online purchasing completed feasibility detailing desire members stakeholders began meet spring summer decided open brick mortar main corridor two major highways cultural Midtown still seems unlikely choice found white college towns suburbs affluent Michigans twenty predominantly educated middle localities But cooperatives exist nonwhite spaces vision space similar efforts across organizers Oakland Atlanta Orleans Albuquerque Philadelphia identified possibilities projects positioned response exclusionary gentrification occurring these same tool resiliency since Reconstruction era WEB DuBois sites least functioning coops turn twentieth Map century utilize smaller scale Currently looking during time unprecedented hardships During great recession Americans lost half wealth connected predatory loan epidemic With questions guide understanding successful Can serve guarantee effective building period uncertainty Will initiatives daily political realities consumption strong What bolster challenge possibly even new adopted begin gather support existence bidirectional benefits rich challenges leadership highlights show best utilized when needed apart longer historical trajectory movements Quilting Bee York Foundation CHAPTER When look citys tax base say bring sorry but mean cant just poor prosper George Jackson Economic Growth Corporation May structure reinforces need privately highlight inequities Coalition nonDetroit Yakini serves Joyce therefore exasperated intensified racialized around housing transportation schools employment etc portion problem Policy DFPC gap describing Although hundred square footage average shopper compared cities Pothukuchi underlying Metro Foodland continues Midwest Goodwells small natural foods market caf Both exception rule populations whim nonNative nonBlack storeowners comes prices reports approximate million leakage each year loses revenue yearly due lacking Outside chains identify possible profit having James Hooks every Wayne County which Garry total spending outside Social Compact past years Whole Foods Meijers attempting inequalities lower priced selection left out meaningful thriving agreement after already finalized operational decisions trend Mutuma try organize disappointment dont intentionally opportunity bandage larger profoundly Nembhard Efforts revitalize effects loans devastated profound landscape product countrys recent lending pervasiveness gut resources Gottesdiener Corporate Americas purchase amounts inner further reveals calculated assault one tale battle America elites attempt dislocated Stories Henry Street Apartment evictions Hantz FarmsWoodland become normalized revitalization narrative bankruptcy served rationalization aggressive privatization remaining affected long After Population dislocation increased resulted mass Farms public extraordinarily illustrates pattern April multiapartment Apartments complex were suddenly notified they had leave apartments Residents organized successfully stopped sudden Downtown demonstrated Hart resident Dana interview details misinformed about heightened speculation trying block hassle unmaintained corner lot unavailable sale was convert another healing feel cut Rail dynamics plan construct light rail down proposed stop communitys alarming developing exclude planning process Vanguard Development Taubman College Architecture Urban Planning Historys Future gathered information automobile industry encouraged influx European Jewish immigrants beginning infamous bootlegger Purple Gang Corridor Initiative migration Southern street became hub musical traditions creativity World brought nearby plane factory jobs maintained Eisenhowers highway flight suburbia synagogues converted churches workingmiddle complete variety awareness activity unrest nations unsettled increasingly disgruntled apartheid Red Summer saw rebellions nation rebellion ended August devastating permanently transformed paired completion Chrysler Freeway fueled massive Freeways location off hardening blow its whole leans dedicated leaders Delores Bennett especially arose absence investment Her passion youth programs memorialized effort park you something sure make brighter life everyone Leader vacancy unemployment dependency would dramatically increase Shirley Davis family first moved clubs promoted beautification contests win awards witnessed slight resurgence mentions considered Empowerment Zone house received repairs program Large foundations participate various improvement Some developed Neighborhood Investment Strategy called strengthen energy generated deflated multiple reasons those mistakes though platform framework focusing intentional involvement Projects heavily perceived outsider agenda havent sustained success pastor explains originally housed then ask Several interviewed mentioned level mistrust zones federal designated economically distressed deemed EZs starting allows specific subsidies credits areas offer explanation apathy programming communityled reemerging art scene evidence face Mathis continued voices conversations changing build collaborative Enders including joined national agriculture Farmers growing potential seven feeding programspantries fresh giveaways Youmans Jerry Hebron tried merge worlds Christian CDCs Greenhouse activism worked decades maintain basic services unifying Coops underdevelopment isolation marginality failure activities needs Jessica Gordon importantly vice versa state cater upper Cooperative them Besides obvious concentrated financial higher rent distribution narratives washed image several debunked Cass active Sturgis Unfortunately expansion bigger facility corruption management demise similarly closed early rising reclaimed back conversation opening Mandela West worker owners expressed usual isnt Riemer reclamation Georgia Ministry formed six grew pantry gives collectively negotiate providers Members charged meeting receive boxes seasonal prechosen membership thinking lowincome families Dignity Fight Homelessness Transform Lives Education Leadership Training Faith Strengthened ability empowerment keeps returning waiting list Brief History Activity historically aided antipoverty throughout Over documented Great Depression exploded Baker Thats because access labor goods Twentieth thinkers Schuyler Ella believed pathway liberation aimed examples linkage security Citizens unknown Formed Memphis Tennessee buy shares 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teaches techniques Parking cars Bike racks bikes Green Throughout technologies tubes geothermal solar rainwater collection repurposed recycled materials permeable outdoor pavements Part Hub Ideally part includes compatible purposes money Additional Considerations tentatively estimate sqf offices expand Satellite locations ministores complexes such reach allow additional job entrepreneurial training Memberowner citizens Funding explored offset memberowner fee income Governance obtain Grocers Association maximum mentoring advice accept SNAPEBT credit debit cards Seniors offered Geography Meetings Highlighted Locations Puritan Evangelist Temple Truth School Wisdom Door Digital Gallery Shrine Madonna Holiday Stop Pop Shop Bethel Tower Drive Commons Main Library Blessed Sacrament Belmont Quantitative Form Feedback Attendance October Media Page Shares Total Post Views Average per Doors Knocked Database Small Group Presentations Completed September Events Attended Organizational Contacts 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| Policy Brief on Gender and Climate-Smart Agriculture in Kenya | Quinn Bernier | 2013 | Field Reports | Smallholder Farmers | Africa, Global, Kenya | This policy brief communicates the results from field research about carbon-reducing projects to policy-makers and organizations considering funding future projects. The brief aims to show that gender… Read more “Policy Brief on Gender and Climate-Smart Agriculture in Kenya” | Leland Fellow | Policy brief Addressing Gender ClimateSmart Smallholder Agriculture Brief CARE This focuses the constraints that women face more equitable participation smallholder carbon and climatesmart initiatives highlights important role flexible learning approach plays advancing equity goals offers recommendations for concrete actions can empower both men Key messages Enhanced incomes access credit fuelwood are significant driving factors behind changes agricultural practices tree planting male female farmers These livelihood benefits particularly short longterm sources income build enhance productive assets which have Mens womens from projects aiming sustainable heavily influenced social norms intrahousehold decisionmaking bargaining Both value noncash project including improved communication new household roles responsibilities make progress towards gender goal attention must given interrelated issues agency structure relations define interactions between Providing spaces come together engage open opportunities collaboration cooperation iterative program produce gains improve outcomes Switching emphasis finance climate smart agriculture model likely accruing particular Introduction Research shows varying abilities adapt shocks longerterm change because differentiated entitlements this ability further complicated differences same time driven studies highlight urgent need reduce greenhouse gas emissions vulnerability emerging paradigm development seeks solutions productivity farm level sequester Recent also suggest such efforts effective equitably distributed practitioners cannot lose focus implications any interventions The Sustainable Changing Climate SACC Projects Approach partnership ICRAF CGIAR Program Change Food Security CCAFS with funding Rockefeller Foundation began September was originally framed designed deliver payments smallholders markets stored through adoption agroforestry order overcome resource maximize resourcepoor introduced provide immediate shortterm food allowing plant trees would generate other substantial longerrun Carbon average than per year whereas building poles ultimately timber exceed thirty times amount Additional included introduction early maturing drought resistant higher crops catalysing linkages complementary Village Savings Loans Associations VSLAs communitybased informal financial groups result lessons learned first phase now transitioning into research aimed adaptation works mid lower sections Nyando River Basin Western Kenya mixed croplivestock farming area high levels poverty environmental degradation Learning all sides has taken outset participants involved range training activities generated following key being used refine strategies achieving propoor From beginning team emphasized pays potential costs risks marginalized communities commitment flexibility staff community members themselves proposed variety better meet needs very poor highlighted discussions below Incomes motivations nursery sales well relatively small expected findings echo they become attractive when include offset initial inputs investments Attention achieve participant feedback suggests address prevent participating equals individuals benefit participate like depends large degree gendered relationships Differential resources many Land Men control land customary tenure often considered main decisionmakers terms crop management especially cash Women may greater authority over been trying issue working local provincial administration officials ensure rights recognized enforced Tools labour For constraint lies digging holesreportedly lack necessary tools required dig larger holes survival makes difficult fence protect Creditcash Some found weekly contributions savings loans too onerous along coming needed invest resourceintensive pay additional labor addition economic replacing dead eligible Tree sexes yield products use fuel fodder sale Working separately not best way dominated jointly decisions beneficial Such work did exist previously helping see should Initial concerns argues empowerment conceived process outcome comprises three dimensionsagency Agency aspirations achievements carrying out their own analyses making taking Structure broader structures condition choices chances Routines patterns interaction conventions lead takenforgranted behavior institutions establish agreedupon meanings accepted normal forms domination who naturally power what whom agreed criteria legitimizing Relations negotiate actors All closely influencing elements forced implement quotas representation however elected leaders actively group Decisionmaking regarding revenuesharing choice still rests While note attend meetings trainings viewed natural heads decide get adopted distribution these convinced implementing practicesor even wives Involving husbands implementation turned genderaware suggestedimproved leads resilience Noncash matter lot indirect emphasizes creation planning about described shift unit Another broadening different could assume Specifically responsible capable contributing caring leading recognition innovate seek creative Finally valued resulted membership possibility friends expanding horizons exchange visits Household dictate initially encouraged selecting within kitchen gardens lesson actually increase burden Trees during establishment period require daily watering task assigned childcare Similarly attending mens expectation stay home casual laborers several innovations were arose Supportive encouraging join village committees visiting homes refuse let construct water pans workloads Simple changing timing ensuring travel long distances helped barriers help Placing increased those above plus nutrition education rather stressing alone recommended strategy improving similar aims volunteer extension visit able choose already struggling viability imply switch distributing revenues retaining them emphasizing revenue becomes easier manage moves away sole Peter Casier Nayando loan meeting Conclusions moving forward Taking challenging type applicable far beyond dynamic nuanced understanding critical programming Understanding how affect risk perceptions weather information reaching most vulnerable essential processand involve simple govern involves supporting continued dialogueat levelsabout innovation while structural deficits support Initiatives much desired emphasize take ownership ideas regards Local central scaling sustainability types inclusive exclusive collective action promote nor inclusivity Innovation component adaptive capacity thus creativity payoff example pursuing showcase equal voice platforms encourage experiences References FAO State Organization Available online http wwwfaoorgdocrepieiepdf Watt Adopt political economy technology among Africa International Project Report unpublished Stienecker Towards Equality Constraints Recommendations Franks Onyango Njoroge Ogalla Kristjanson Wollenberg Neufeldt Bernier Making Finance Work Poor Farmers Lessons Learnt Shames Buck Masiga Biryahaho Institutional African Copenhagen wwwccafscgiarorg undated Strategic Impact Inquiry Womens Empowerment httpgender caresharewikispacesnetStrategicImpactInquiry Okali Integrating Social Difference Analysis Agricultural Development FAC Future Agricultures Consortium Brighton httpwwwfutureagriculturesorgindexphpoptioncom_ docmantaskdoc_detailsgidItemid IFPRI Assets Conceptual Framework Institute Washington httpwomenandclimate ifpriinfoprojectconceptualframework Chaudhury Kyagazze Naab Neelormi Participatory gendersensitive approaches addressing changerelated evidence Bangladesh Ghana Uganda Paper wwwccafs cgiarorggender Quisumbing Pandolfelli Promising Approaches Address Needs Female Resources Interventions World MeinzenDick Behrman BiermayrJenzano Wilde Noordeloos Ragasa Beintema Engendering httpwwwifpriorgsitesdefaultfiles publicationsrrpdf Thorlakson Gassner Norton Griffiths Place Langford Agroforestry Centre Nairobi wwwworldagroforestryorgdownloadspublicationsPDFs BRPDF United Nations Avenue Gigiri Box Telephone via USA Fax Email worldagroforestrycgiarorg wwwworldagroforestryorg Citation Otzelberger Foster |
| Presentation on Integrating Women into the Commercial Dairy Value Chain… | Giselle Aris | 2012 | Field Reports | Africa, Global, Tanzania | Throughout the Leland fellowship, one of my responsibilities was to identify constraints that prevent women from becoming fully integrated into agriculture, dairy, and livestock value chains, and… Read more “Presentation on Integrating Women into the Commercial Dairy Value Chain in Tanzania” | Leland Fellow | ||
| Fact Sheet on the Innovations in Gender Equality Project in… | Giselle Aris | 2013 | Field Reports | Africa, Global, Tanzania | I designed the concept for the USAID-funded Innovations in Gender Equality to Promote Household Food Security Program. Our proposal was awarded, and since project implementation began in… Read more “Fact Sheet on the Innovations in Gender Equality Project in Tanzania” | Leland Fellow | Tanzania land brilliant contrasts stunning beauty and intense poverty Lacking the mineral resources arable many its neighbors opportunities for agricultural reform are both abundant challenging same time women farmers who perform majority work lack equal access inputs credit ownership that could improve productivity Land OLakes working with wide range stakeholders actors enhance womens status agriculture sector food security nutritional outcomes across Minnesota Headquarters County Road Shoreview USA Phone Washington DeSales Street Suite Nairobi Westlands off Peponi PlazaA Kenya House MKCMCB Plot Block Mikocheni Dar Salaam Innovations Gender Equality Promote Household Food Security Women form percent Tanzanias force carry out most sectors labor activities including harvesting transporting processing Yet they have limited decisionmaking power when comes because their reduced financial Through Agency International Development USAID will pilot bold approach catalyze innovations participation help partnership Networking Program TGNP Association Leaders Agriculture Environment TAWLAE this program leverage active vibrant civil society establish multistakeholder Coalition Advancement CAWAT This coalition invite from public private nongovernmental organizations government generate common vision strategy promote leadership Once established issue call designed reduce Following competitive process grant awards worth each test selected which enable get spent tasks The publicize successful way attract investors position them scale develop training package institutions can deliver staff membership create separate focused building sensitivity awareness among men community members about critical role inspire leaders host series seminars feature inspirational speakers overcome barriers become radio broadcasts these reach estimated million households also assess how policies impact collaboratively determine advocate types reforms changes necessary increase empowerment all fact sheet made possible generous support American people through United States contents responsibility not necessarily reflect views Government | |
| Case Study of Community-Based Legal Aid in Uganda | Lucy Myles Billings | 2013 | Field Reports | Africa, Global, Uganda | This case study tells the story of one Ugandan woman’s work as a legal aid volunteer with the Uganda Land Alliance.… Read more “Case Study of Community-Based Legal Aid in Uganda” | Leland Fellow | Page Grace aged was born Bunguko subcounty rural Eastern Uganda and moved Mbale search employment She completed secondary school earned certificate human trafficking peer education Currently she working police officer but also raises poultry grows crops both for home consumption sale order supplement her households income married lives with four children who are all between the ages started volunteer Communitybased Legal Aid CBLA Land Alliance ULA when realized community members were oppressed ignorant law role had witnessed other officers taking advantage poor legal knowledge felt that gaining training would enable speak from informed viewpoint matters help restore communitys faith formal system Graces position facilitates aid activities allows use influence educate colleagues about elements notes majority cases covers domestic disputes some instances land property involved family dispute grievances might concern issues abuse lack financial support adultery very active providing trainings talks womens groups marriage divorce ownership rights has trained staff local nonGovernmental Organizations different tenure systems well field force unit inheritance Case Study District The woman center this photo given father money purchase behalf nearly years ago now claiming his own planning sell profit brought case gathered group leaders together hear mediate resolution Street Washington USA ifpricgiarorg wwwifpriorg This study conducted part qualitative research project Evaluation Activities Tanzania which took place December June assess potential strengthen via improvements men attitudes practices gender CBLAs voice recorders cameras journal their interactions narrate day challenges work over three month period district currently supports Womens Rights Advocates including six subcounties separate program paralegals one two per separately coordination Today you must ensure your husband going buy And names appear agreement became aware mistreating suspects being held prison until trial addressed issue educating told them inmates have humans they should not tortured denied food faces many finds view threat power since believe women believes need more capacity building related violence thinks can made services transportation allowances reach remote areas Disclaimer note been prepared output Strengthening Knowledge reviewed Any opinions stated herein those authors necessarily reflect policies IFPRI thankful partners ARUL Niras WLAC TAWLA possible through generous funding anonymous donor Photo credits Dodoma workers Copyright October | |
| Summary of Evaluation Research on Community-Based Legal Aid in Uganda… | Lucy Myles Billings | 2013 | Field Reports | Africa, Global, Tanzania, Uganda | This research note summarizes a qualitative study of community-based legal aid activities to support women’s land rights in Uganda and Tanzania that was conducted by a small… Read more “Summary of Evaluation Research on Community-Based Legal Aid in Uganda and Tanzania” | Leland Fellow | Page Background and motivation troubling paradox remains across much Africa although significant legislative gains have improved womens legal rights land gender disparities continue exist access control inheritance ownership the grassroots level Especially rural areas women are often excluded from traditional patrilineal systems lack knowhow enforcement mechanisms ensure their property maintained initial capital asset bases necessary purchase through market This disjuncture between facto jure has been noted stakeholders interested human considerations well those promoting development effectiveness equity investment One promising mechanism improve implementation genderequal laws Communitybased Legal Aid CBLA programs Broadly speaking targeting issues carried out with aim improving men knowledge existing attitudes towards ability own practices how administrated distributed Thus far there little rigorous evidence effective these affecting outcomes brief based findings qualitative study titled Evaluation Grassroots CommunityBased Activities Uganda Tanzania Strengthening Womens Knowledge Land Rights which was conducted December June order assess potential activities strengthen via improvements Research Note October The disputes not fair especially always losing our marginalized because Woman FGD participant beneficiary community Dodoma Street Washington USA ifpricgiarorg wwwifpriorg Overview Methods better understand can wider scale different contexts IFPRI conjunction collaborators used methods including listing survey approximately service providers Key Informant Interviews KIIs Focus Group Discussions FGDs multimedia journals meant census four page questionnaire administered web phone mail electronic were largely cities Kampala Dar Salaam took place nonbeneficiary among stratified female headship workers case work focused Alliance ULA Apac Mbale Districts Center WLAC Women Lawyers Association TAWLA region Qualitative data coded analyzed using NVivo Results Listing provider organization results sent large range organizations implementing completed returned representing response rates respectively Overall both countries reported distinct related assistance reporting dedicated Approximately half all surveyed offer some type compensation most cases this inkind donation such bicycle small travel stipend summary additional characteristics information gathered largest program presented Table Characteristics Indicator Average age years number national staff members intention expand that offered training length days refresher Map These district found plot agreed seller price two sheep accompanied them they went clearly demonstrates goal strengthening requires more than simply delivering justice populations particular must changing mindsets cultural norms surrounding Findings also identify variety design components important delivery content continuity selection sex geographic saturation coverage support aid clinics centers Although Civil Society Organizations CSOs stepped fill vacuum provision left vacant government coordination local governments led uneven distribution services inefficiency donor resource allocation low levels sharing standardization curricula Efforts underway coordinate funding institutional arrangements however still early stages Compensation for component programming where considerable opinion obvious need further investigation vast majority operates without offering stipends transport emphasizing communityowned model Many argue voluntary contributions beneficiaries essential keep sustainable other respondents felt approach nature unsustainable high dropout Among overwhelming agreement limited capacity provide competing incomegenerating unrealistic transportation costs Multimedia journal narratives illustrated importance communities demand difficult conditions faced very thankful trainings good thing dont only train but Because groups target would make convince believe Opportunities obstacles scaleup Taken together demonstrate clear enhanced focus efforts quality There opportunity Improve worker received CBLAs sufficient Improved help equip tools successful More frequent courses gain indepth understanding relevant stay aware new when passed Institutional Standardization consistent may include certification process addition many explicitly yet address element serving types should receive could addressed Expand use media already radio inform about Diverse forms drama expanded reach individuals increase publicity Support sensitive issue dynamics deeply rooted tradition Concentrated effort sustained over long period time will required change around roles owning managing require longterm commitment sensitization principles equality intended promote Coordination formalize sector action Coordinated advocacy recognition lead establishment formal standardize registration widespread participation reduce conflicts run However costly arduous held under customary tenure obtaining titles married couples advocate coregistration documents protect part cohabiting unregistered marriages navigating domestic law Conduct research strong invest comparative studies impact evaluation develop document successes continuing challenges Disclaimer note prepared output project peer reviewed Any opinions stated herein authors necessarily reflect policies field partners ARUL Niras made possible generous anonymous Photo credits Copyright | |
| Briefing Note On US Development Assistance and Climate Change Adaptation… | Julie Savane | 2013 | Field Reports | Smallholder Farmers | Africa, Global, Senegal | “Enabling Small-scale Farmers” is a briefing note based on research that Oxfam America commissioned in Senegal. The purpose of the research was to learn about the extent… Read more “Briefing Note On US Development Assistance and Climate Change Adaptation In Senegal” | Leland Fellow | OXFAM AMERICA BRIEFING NOTE JUNE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Senegal highly sensitive the impacts climate change The livelihoods about percent Senegalese population depend agriculture which adversely affected consequences Against this backdrop investments must focus increasing food security and household incomes smallscale farmers while enabling their adaptation Feed Future FTF government initiative support global agricultural development nutrition poverty reduction has recognized need integrate programming suffers characterized increased variability rainfall increase temperatures For instance average period fell compared have since These changes combined with growth could decrease per capita cereal production its partners not take measures ensure effective programs one countries supported set out improve productivity for fishers country including fostering improved natural resource management Oxfam sought understand how contributes capacity adapt particular interest represents important program from major donor prioritized critical issue Hence lessons learned inform other initiatives Funk Climate Trend Analysis Geological Survey Fact Sheet Accessed May httppubsusgsgovfsFSpdf Ibid ENABLING SMALLSCALE FARMERS How assistance influences local Lessons Enabling SmallScale Farmers end commissioned study focused Agriculture Natural Resource Management project locally known Wula Nafaa Perspectives were also gathered two projects Yaajeende Economic Growth Project PCE Our field research showed that are contributing building livelihood assets particularly through sustainable land use forest resources preservation conservation farming finance facilitating access credit innovations yield Conservation methods promoted yields thereby reducing vulnerability But there considerable opportunity extend these outcomes although adopted they perceive technique rather than adapting They lack only understanding longterm but shortterm weather information would enable them plan more effectively cropping seasons Because such fully empowered make informed decisions strategies affect future Local national institutions relevant rural plans well nationallevel policies Furthermore National Adaptation Plan Action NAPA sets priority activities based limited forecasts means may ability communities should invest Empowering better anticipate raising awareness effects Providing forecast short gather interpret data own observations Strengthening monitor will Incorporating analysis approaches formal investment BACKGROUND extreme events become norm vital help most vulnerable people withstand harmful lowincome governments donors direct build adaptive capacities already faces challenge addressing insecurity especially among whose further compromised More half lives majority live areas where work primarily causing severe distortions unpredictability start rainy season declining rising all ecosystems fisheries decreased base observe unpredictable starts stops climatic Senegals supporting sector integrating launched aim hunger improving nutritional status focuses households northern southern eastern strong potential fishing SineSaloum delta western million five economic International Monetary Fund Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper June httpwwwimforgexternalpubsftscrcrpdf MultiYear httpfeedthefuturegovsitesdefaultfilescountrystrategiesfilesSenegalFTFMultiYearStrategypdf Interview USAID order sustain crosscutting uses four quantitative indicators measure progress toward number hectares lands showing biophysical conditions stakeholders mainly producers implementing riskreducing practices resilience using decisionmaking water sustainably accessed Given context recurrent crises Sahel learn whether responds real perceived needs improves case Influence Development Assistance Adaptive Capacity Change Insights explore question summarize findings recommendations paper surveys perspectives projectsYaajeende PCEoperating same geographic area With hopes generate dialogue implementers policymakers both United States experiences ultimate goal enhances variable following sections identify aspects key greater impact Guidance Series Volume Measuring Resources Adaptability under httpfeedthefuturegovsitesdefaultfilesresourcefilesVolume_FTFNRMpdf Henri Emmanuel Tumusiime Forthcoming httpwwwoxfamamericaorglatestresearch METHODOLOGY Data collection included synthesis secondary groups individual interviews community leaders NGO agents staff Agency technical Primary was collected villages each Tambacounda Kedougou regions southeastern conducted ASSESSING EFFECTS BUILDING ADAPTIVE CAPACITY CLIMATE CHANGE Conceptually assessment LAC framework fits been used practitioners Africa Resilience Alliance ACCRA tool gauge design humanitarian interventions provides basis determining putting positive course adaptability There interrelated central strengthening Sustainable comprised types capital financial physical human social Positive type enhance Enhanced individuals pursue making living coping stressors like Institutions hand rules foster systems create incentives promote collective action medium external either reinforce consortium made Overseas Institute Save Children Care World Vision funded DFID undermine existing Since cannot measured way elements level participation extent voice andor heard proxies direction communitys examined macro environment can efforts LIVELIHOOD ASSETS Supporting governance consists stockssuch waterthat supply services useful asset Oxfams revealed contribution targeted agroforestry actually began prior reforestation assisted regeneration products valorization Under expanded agro forestry being integrated within principles stewardship techniques beneficiaries soil fertility Producers interviewed indicated retention when light providing viable option Human 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initiated residents able collaborate works firebreaks seed fabric weak chiefs son directly contributed Ripper Optimise Farming httpwwwyoutubecomwatchvqtQhVvLaA Group AfricaSelected IRG Projects httpwwwirgltdcomOur_WorkProjectsAfricahtml inclusion exclusion certain villagers This turn determined benefit enhanced While had some influence aspect therefore overcome barriers our INSTITUTIONAL addition influencing communitylevel Formal informal regional develop prepare risks play stronger role constraint policy does explicitly issues Nor clearly stated mission bodies Regional Directorates DRDR Departmental Services SDDR decentralized structures Ministry agencies ensuring second supposed guide lacks fails place riskincluding farmersat heart When wrote international guidance NAPAs urgent likely longerterm What now incorporates integration various documents easier coordinate around common goals recognizes center hinge ownership undertake maintain Ultimately subnational reflect interests assist 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| A Portrait of Self Determination: the Detroit Black Community Food… | Tavia Benjamin | 2012 | Field Reports | Communities of Color | Detroit, Domestic, Michigan | A Portrait of Self Determination: the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network’s Efforts to Start a Food Cooperative in the city of Detroit describes the emergence of… Read more “A Portrait of Self Determination: the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network’s Efforts to Start a Food Cooperative in the city of Detroit” | Emerson Fellow | Portrait SelfSelfSelfDeterminationDeterminationDetermination The Detroit Black Community Food Security Networks Efforts Start Cooperative Table Contents Executive Summary View the Present Landscape Revolution Unapologetically and Green Resolution Creating Solution for Ourselves Whats Next Methodology Acknowledgements Some things life are inescapable one them Everybody has eat survive making food integral part Not only does sustain but serves important role creating sustaining culture tradition community strong link that connects binds another intricate ways influence widespread Production distribution acquisition consumption intersects many systems disciplines people very complex industry This mammoth ties our lives livelihoods with those across state nation even world Unfortunately this farreaching system broken symptoms present When trying maintain healthy access fresh nutritious highquality must available reality not true Detroiters Many would describe desert term coined study Mari Gallagher deserts areas where residents have travel more than twice far reach fullservice grocer alternative often less supplier said insecure live these types over bulk their purchase fringe retailers includes gas stations party stores liquor Limited high quality culminated when Farmer Jack last major chain left city Although there vast need greater from hopeless Communitybased initiatives rise largely working security framework which emphasizes social justice intentionally sustainable meet needs Network DBCFSN brief reports will looks evolution then focus current projects feasibility full service grocery cooperative they like open report give history progress project mostly serve vehicle storytelling features three profiles members who active see _______________ Fresh Access Initiative Report Taskforce Findings August Monica White PhD DTown Farm African American Resistance Insecurity Transformation Environmental Practice December Emerson Fellow Workplan Glance Deroiters authorized stamp National insecurity was percent Policy Council estimated rate There number gardens citys population AfricanAmericanBlack blackowned store were neighborhood farmers markets mobile farm stands sponsored Eastern Market locations Metro increase eligible SNAP received benefits projected acres could fulfill Detroits vegetable supply its fruit publicly owned vacant land preexisting data obtained System prepared Kami Pothukuchi May Detrtoit Economic Growth Corporation Unequal Two Tiers Safety Sanitation Corner Grocery Stores Doing Development Differently Restaurants Opportunities Center Michigan Metropolitan Organizing Strategy Enabling Strength formed February Malik Yakini Director convened meeting about Star Bookstore These all some gardeners raw foodist health practitioners Everyone came together discuss how raise awareness around issues find grow within Now six years later continued carry out mission day through Influencing public policy seen drafting comprehensive unanimously adopted City instrumental Promoting Urban Agriculture acre urban Rogue Park Encouraging buying Ujamaa Buying Club Coop monthly club eating habits various events such Dinner lecture series Facilitating mutual support collective action among young pursue careers agriculture other related fields youth program called Warriors focuses nutrition education knowledge comes helps become actors movement Information Website detroitblackfoodsecurityorg personal communication staff during time 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attractive peaceful comfortable once everyone welcoming nonprofit targeted towards Mainly tink due racism specifically deals majority communitys times still voiceless account systemically distracted having proper participate issue forefront concern simply Wallace Healthy Enterprise Grant fund expanded Full Service Store Thus qualitative collection grant completed process analyzed Overall surveys collected conducted total participants Preliminary Analysis Survey survey created shopping satisfaction receptivity Demographics Climate next Focus Group sharing landscape Cooperatives maps red arrows depicting blue depict shop Female Male reported zip code lived AfricanAmerican Caucasian MultiEthnic Asian Pacific Islander HispanicLatinoa Native Knew coop Wasnt Sure Didnt Would sure Willingness developing Yes Julie Far Eastside MIFar Shops Trader Joes Costco Natural Patch Various supermarkets Southwest Shopping Julies eyes desperate car drive half hour near market edge suburb hard try 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Colmenda Kim Nhung Superfoods Goodwells While coordinate gathering hire research team analysis write Currently analyzing March now moving aspect continue encourage hopefully host listening sessions future educate cooperatives Research Process Creation Hunger Free During months designed instrument gauge overall After spearheading training member Kennedy drafted Moderator Guide guide Coordinator Assistants Between January closed surveyed timeline fellowship creation couldnt feature collect heavily decided perspective concerning venture minute interviews recorded chose poignant quotes expressed unique viewpoints Most pictures background taken rest Page thank allowing past woul dlike Staff tha tmade office enjoyable featured whether amazing Congressional givng opportunity Tavia Benjamin originally WinstonSalem graduated University Carolina Chapel Hill Bachelors Arts Global Studies Anthropology old enjoy discussing racial economic love |
| Room to Grow: A Guide to School Gardening in Illinois | Ariana de Leña | 2012 | Field Reports | Chicago, Domestic, Illinois | Room to Grow: A Guide to School Gardening in Illinois is a comprehensive guide for teachers that includes tools and information for planning, developing, and maintaining school… Read more “Room to Grow: A Guide to School Gardening in Illinois” | Emerson Fellow | Room Grow Guide School Gardening Illinois Growing Power South Iron Chicago Produced for Street January transforms communities supporting people from diverse backgrounds and the environments which they live through development Community Food Systems These systems provide highquality safe healthy affordable food all residents community develops Centers key component training active demonstration outreach technical assistance learn more please visit our website wwwgrowingpowerorg Market Basket Program have market basket sites including own Farm these neighbors can pick fresh produce share farmers bounty Different Supported Agriculture CSA offers variety local smallscale wholesalers create onestop pickup set site near you contact infogrowingpowerorg Farmers Markets From May December get your one markets The following list where delicious greens hardy vegetables Woodlawn Saturdays Lights Urban River North Green City Lincoln Park Wednesdays Bridgeport Altgeld Ellis Thursdays Youth Teens work after school during summer urban farm partnerships with After Matters Housing Authority awarded stipends teens that got their hands dirty working thriving neighborhood farms Our activities integrate handson agriculture curriculum beekeeping composting justice name few Powers Corps program seeks give youth tangible job skills will encourage them pursue jobs within system Garden Support Winter launching its support gardens workshops help educators design plan maintain make gardening approachable sustainable practice become indispensable holistic source learning also conducts tours schools opens space garden education Tours take place Tuesdays There suggested minimum donation For information about Erica Hougland ericahouglandgrowingpowerorg Basics Establishing Successful Checklist Layout Tips Children Recruiting Volunteers Curriculum Designing Planning Your Building Healthy Soil Bed Preparation Seeding Planting Developing Calendar Basic Succession Companion Watering Maintenance Harvesting End Year Clean Lesson Plan Seasonality Seed Starting Seeds Eat Composting Compost Ratios Vermiculture Worm Senses Mushrooms What System Spring Summer Taste Test Fall Plans Cultivating Security Graphing Resources wonderful outdoor lab students engage interdisciplinary best allow core concepts while gaining both physical really comes ground not grocery store incredible amount attention desired outcomes Before install many factors must Below questions should considered before created Who interested creating teachers parents know approve using part Does administration project Will members involved How engaged there volunteer coordinator are maintaining kind time commitment offer seasonal months when out available clean end season Where located water hose volunteers tools fundraise location secure need fence dimensions size appropriate those Are challenges growing sunny shady slant crops grown given Have children sign This gives instant ownership Engage contest conduct survey each class kids write down favorite vegetable Leave behind notions perfect rows something engaging magical maybe even little wild Create circle spiral rainbow salsa crackerjack pizza salad goals dictate theme want grow cafeteria traditional intensive production needed Start small That way wont overwhelm Keep chore sessions short Make weeding game keep limited minutes Help successful doing homework Choose good spot order whom fun well maintained lush Let leaders You may pull weeds but check awesome bug Take things look teachable moment Fun creative art journaling crafts stories measuring sunflowers etc Remember youre Use kidsized planting digging safety mind consider soil contaminants poisonous plants start Step One Creating Committee Begin starting consists Ideally this committee becomes institutionalized ParentTeacher Association renewed annually giving new ability input Identify Fundraise Set calendar events Design layout Recruit Master Gardener extension expertise Two crucial making mixture ideal combination When recruiting remember manageable demanding too much scare off suggestions Buddy beginning show what planted how correctly weed looks like spring establish sense Ask onehour weekly April June August fall October Splitting period helps everyone checkin evaluate relationship schedule insist folks pairs buddy accountability means individuals recruit friends easy sell hang pair decide who responsible watering Both tasks completed allotted eight recruited four days week number two spending least hour every day Cocoordinators cocoordinate maintenance would other sure gets done areas most Three major reason why essential recruitment ease succession important doesnt wane yeartoyear high especially leaving year transition seamless aggregate disseminate teaches importance connects everyday experiences Throughout guide sample lessons use coming years hope resource developing fill matrix below compile dynamic plantbased arranged according state standards Common Core State Standards CCSS Mathematics Language Arts Ownership free touch smell play say Sign developed Scale Depending scale vary used oriented tasting intimate Culturally Appropriate eat Consider home try reflect foods break into Developmental Level age developmental level designing Aesthetics drawn attractive spaces Incorporate looking Color lots bright color Look seed catalogs find funky colors orange purple carrot drama Landscape Elements Add squash teepee height bean tunnel elements All participation activity Water Pick Fence Not come flying balls vandals ascetically pleasing perhaps living inviting protecting based Catherine Eberbachs research interact ornamental Organic gardeners nature environment tend heart organic methods natural ecosystems fertility constantly replenished breakdown plant materials worms microorganisms synthetic fertilizers humancreated ecosystem gardener replicates process adding compost feed soilbuilding organisms Just person less susceptible catching cold insects disease Plants matter rich stable supply nutrients moisture necessary minimize stress acts sponge holding future low does technique building beds quick accessible nearly anywhere Using wood chips foundational twofoot layer then directly top method construction costs extremely very contaminated first capped clay bed shape flat surface gentle sloping sides hand reshape has rained above chip paths sloped angle allows maximize retention erosion cycle such lettuce replaced peppers add dont obtain instructions ways direct seeding transplanting Some lettuces great Most harvest root form seeded spinach swiss chard 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phases Wellorganized several same plot successionplanting relays split second third groups turns teams specific rotate rule thumb reseed threeweeks purchasing depending heat Slow bolting JulyAugust teach symbiotic relationships better known examples companion putting marigolds repel legumes nitrogen Sisters corn pole combinations needs tended three times per though harsh Regular soakings spray cuts Erosion occurs dry been cared properly Check staff advice Schools success preferably detention programs coordinate administrators Pull remove dead regular basis maximizes productivity fruiting continue picked biological goal contained shuts mature already vine because believes met Therefore produces harvesting peak habit Lettuces trimmed Workshop successfully Since vacation productive develop Its included outside advantage student investment grade leave positive note next graduate graders moving High graduation ceremony choose along encouragement care snow hits bins bring bin Store any tomato stakes stored pass packets group back package listed Germination Amount sprout Depth measurement far placed Distance apart Maturation required ripe Sun preferences conditions sun shade reviewed ask farmgarden happen ignored without knowing anything could didnt proper depth washed away rain crowded nearby vulnerable pests wind Why require Now lets pretend Which crop expect germinate fastest thinks germination Whose says table big sheets paper record ACTUALLY Once ready List Name predict deep month filled priority interactive lesson index card Based gleaned themselves particular possible follow Learning Extensions indepth exploration moist towel put Ziploc bag observe long takes Students SunShade maps observing periods visual map typically seasons might talk holidays Christmas July Halloween whiteboard large think fruits ripen characteristics Explain concept Provide midsummer late Group cards names code mark correct Midwest blackboard Review answers Discuss differences between relatively shorter changes certain obvious hard winter critically either thrive suffer kale harsher cells ruptured forced thicker hardier cell walls discussed front room rearrange planning Knowing skill colder climates jumpstart incorporate levels Ideas Classroom science experiment tests potting watered liquids varying amounts seedlings begin discuss Darwins theory evolution competition apply selecting Native American history saving trip heirloom Extract save ahead Part collect recycled containers prior Prepare samples Pour clear plastic cup Write full bottom Save havent page Give Questions worksheet station texture feel Try guess cucumbers watermelon grows explored discovered Pass see additional recognize function disperse genetic reproduce offspring unique flower pollinated fertilized young embryo usually outer coat general air warmth push seedsplants anyone knows common potato pumpkins ever backyard biodiversity over potatoes did variability lives PART Project rules pack dirt wet 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compact fertilizer collected pour house liquid anaerobic harvested Put screen love bananas Periodically Introduction Select okay blindfolded title hear describes observations assigned tell rest observation versus inference participants earlier Simply inferences Observations description senses Inferences conclusion iHave call clarify TASTING Setting Experiment noticed upward toward Can generate test hypothesis question experiments run answer findings Encourage predictions teammates today precautions testing somewhere visible Briefly understanding Always health taking misting iii longer puddle stretch poke smash fry Groups notebooks lined Share Post critical survive found conjectures Light movement hasnt affected guesses explain difference benefit decompose veggies addresses initial Did vertical indoor mushrooms reproductive organs mycelium fungal organism intricately woven mats whiteish threads mat observed underneath bark substrates coir fiber coconut husks mycelia colonize rapidly Mycelia housed bags glass jars logs sold eaten dried Mushroom Jars Straw Large sterile trash barrel Scrap chicken wire mesh Masons lime spawn buy ours Field Forest wwwfieldforestnet Mason quart Hammer Nail Permanent marker Chop bale pieces scissors weedwhacking gallons diluted mildly caustic careful Soak hours pasteurize tea herbicide dispose gloves handle arrange slightly elevated drain until squeeze fistful Pack jar drained fills onethird Sprinkle teaspoon mushroom Repeat packed tight Screw hammer nail inoculation phase species substrate experimenting dark approximately move lids eating While introduce discussing broader issues connect discussions Adapted Heifer Internationals French Fries trace route embark trail called definition Definition interconnection economic social cultural technological distribution consumption Show seen was sticker task took imaginary realistically places explore Mapping Mileage simultaneous figure traveled estimate mileage originally came Mark post 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| A Resource Guide to Food Safety Practices for Small Growers | Kimmi Ramnine | 2013 | Field Reports | Chicago, Domestic, Illinois | A Resource Guide to Food Safety Practices for Small Growers was developed for the Farmers for Chicago initiative members. The guide introduces the importance of food safety… Read more “A Resource Guide to Food Safety Practices for Small Growers” | Emerson Fellow | HungerFree Community Report Resource Guide Food Safety Practices for Small Growers Developed Growing Powers Future Farmers Chicago Partners Compiled Kimmi Ramnine Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Class Field Placement Power Introduction Incorporating into Urban Agriculture food important step the creation local systems but only one many growers must interrogate our entire chain from how market produce get those who are most vulnerable communities safety growing practices Concurrently trying create sustainable system where production costs covered sale and job opportunities created within GPC advocates that simply placing grocery store desert will not eliminate all conditions deserts Opportunities economic development need incorporated solutions toward community security GPCs Iron Street Farm provide resources needed train residents present markets previously accesible smallscale producers believes every actor large retail institutional buyers invested hunger insecurity this manner can truly When first sought out participate opportunity sell larger outlets became apparent although there has been increase interest urban agriculture still very few individuals with skills any other scaledup while benefits major challenge lies fact enough farmers trained successfully producing areas unique set talents required begin importantly sustain commercial enterprise also beyond goal stabilize these same move towards selfsustainment reason why main focus continues training lowincome youth adults key component initiative future aggregation pilot develop hub The successful implementation demonstrates come together wholesome bring central location distribute which depend purchase their daily basis breaks current notion corporations unable effectively work does have capacity enter mainstream partnership vital order healthy affordable accessible everyone Through own internal process learned establishment necessary scale both marketing capabilities Many require providers thirdpart certification ensuring operation functions under national standards Agricultural Marketing Service USDA Good GAPs audits ensure growingpacking adheres best agricultural pack handle fruits vegetables ultimate minimizing risk microbial contamination obtain GAP Certification packing andor storage facility written plan developed standard operating procedures SOPs applicable worker hygiene harvest sanitation toilets hand washing water usage pesticide manure use compost wild animals pest management postharvest handling traceability farm biosecurity crisis corrective actions addition able documentation demonstrate continued compliance rule being you did record Each should makes sense function This resource guide contains overview standardized small operations useful online intended introduction effective when used alongside technical assistance trainings support Worker Hygiene Harvest Sanitation Related Procedures All field workers aspects requirements proper wash hands before beginning returning after using toilet eating smoking Proper Handwashing Technique Wet apply soap lather Rub least seconds Rinse Dry single towel Activities such gum chewing drinking than nonglass sealed bottles allowed product stored handled illnesses accidents recorded reported designated personnel Those communicable diseases symptoms contagious diarrheal disease prohibited fresh Clean available quality tested time per year records kept Training provided harvesters handlers once each season harvesting begins follow acceptable sanitary heshe verbally corrected retrained Toilet Hand Washing Facilities facilities regularly maintained supplied was keep them clean functional handwashing adequate supply potable singleuse towels station sign reminds employees located mile walk about minute Farmworkers notified reasonable sites little access stations two gallon coolers soapy regular Harvesting Packing Transportation Measures taken prevent chemical crops during containers tools direct contact cleaned sanitized prior totes etc carrying storing nonproduce items equipment comes harvested good repair ground Pallets raise packed off floor Facility Land Use Before land purposes previous landuse assessment performed noting potential sources Soil tests determine whether unacceptable levels bacterial activity heavy metals orderly There foreign contaminants pieces wood plastic bags Infant toddler aged children area Visitors checkin entering Pest Management exclude pests problem established control program Domestic livestock permitted Crop monitored presence Pesticides chemicals including restroom cleaners secure someone crop frequency determined label application noted along date Reentry limited entry signs posted Manure Compost Whenever raw applied soil weeks planting days Composted composted adequately reduce pathogens properly protected minimize nonanimal derived organic waste Water Quality Municipal easiest source irrigation sanitizing hold likely meet prescribed Environmental Protection Agency Potable applications edible portion Test results acquired authority annually Onsite Traceability Recall Your place enable forward exception consumer sales back produces grown onsite site coded bed traced origin include following information container Name Date Harvested Contact Information Final Destination Records includes name buyer they contacted event recall document perform mockrecall procedure annual Online Resources FamilyFarmedorg OnFarm Project onfarmfoodsafetyorg provides fruit vegetable interested incorporating website free tool midsize build individualized plans requisite keeping GAPsNet Network Education wwwgapscornelledu multitude everyday practice samples recordkeeping documents outlining signage brochures Primus Labs Party Auditor Program Tools wwwprimuslabscomServicesStandardGAPaspx labs offers number preparation personalized developer logs Their rubric scoring see fully anticipate what auditor explore Services Grading Verification wwwamsusdagovAMSvga pghp Fruit Vegetable Specialty Crops Inspection SCI Division Audit Programs voluntary independent suppliers throughout Handling GHP verify produced safest possible risks hazards audit based industry Sustainable Coalition Publications FAQ Jun Perspective Nov httpsustainableagriculturenetwpcontentuploadsNSACFoodSafetyFAQJunepdf httpsustainableagriculturenetwpcontentuploadsNSAC_SustainableFoodSafety_FINALpdf details impact Modernization Act its summarizes differences between regulations smaller manufacturers summary intersections sustainability publication notes part outlines tenets | |
| Farmers’ Markets Fighting Hunger: Lessons from the Farmers’ Market and… | Elaine Albertson | 2013 | Field Reports | Arizona, Domestic, Tucson | Farmers’ Markets Fighting Hunger: Lessons from the Farmers’ Market and Community Food Consignment Program of the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona discusses the role of farmers’… Read more “Farmers’ Markets Fighting Hunger: Lessons from the Farmers’ Market and Community Food Consignment Program of the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona” | Emerson Fellow | FARMERS MARKETS FIGHTING HUNGER Lessons from the Farmers Market and Community Food Consignment program Bank Southern Arizona Elaine Albertson Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Congressional Center Washington Report created collaboration with Tucson February TABLE CONTENTS Acknowledgements Key terms Summary The case Methods data used this report Arguments for inclusion farmers markets food bank programming build social capital empower educate increase geographic access economic Constraints Measuring security Developing framework measurement Conclusion recommendations References Appendix Resources III Example materials communication results ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This could not have been completed without guidance Audra Christophel Marie Kessler other staff volunteers support Nico Quintana Aileen Carr advisors Fellowship KEY TERMS EBT Electronic Benefit Transfer system that allows recipients SNAP government benefits make purchases specialized debit card situation exists when all people times physical sufficient safe nutritious meets their dietary needs preferences active healthy life FAO SFMNP Senior Nutrition Program allots coupons lowincome seniors purchase fruits vegetables farm stands Supplemental Assistance formerly known stamps provides financial assistance United States residents purchasing Social value networks bonding similar bridging between diverse norms reciprocity Dekker Uslaner WIC Special Women Infants Children pregnant women postpartum parents guardians infants children nutrition education accessing services FMNP associated SUMMARY his discusses role special focus managed banks struggle meet hungry communities some like are turning programs advance systemic solutions hunger poverty one such has potential fight its root Through review available literature analysis preliminary collected seeks answer question whether appropriate communitybased antihunger organization incorporate into findings may nonprofit those operations can bolster reduce risk surrounding community However success market depends careful development integrated ongoing monitoring evaluation strategies measure effectiveness context THE CASE COMMUNITY FOOD BANK SOUTHERN MODEL MARKET PROGRAM mission anticipate our through advocacy acquisition storage distribution With mind manages four strategically located marketed consumers operates under Resource department dedicated implementing systemslevel longterm agricultural culinary tradition region improve quality fair green affordable consists two parts core coordinates vendors space consignment buys sells small volumes local members each organizations several fulltime parttime coordinate outside run stand While Arizonas desert climate constrains production augments supply produce consigners backyard gardeners sell Markets geographically accessible customers scheduled weekly hour periods Each accepts All required natural locally produced logistics supported transportation warehouse METHODS AND DATA USED THIS REPORT uses explore Analysis based part pilot surveys producers Surveys were conducted January fully represent experiences due seasonal nature both allocation including vouchers ARGUMENTS FOR INCLUSION PROGRAMMING here evidence suggest insecurity thus generating promoting utilization consumption increasing target indicate there work definitions vary widely accepted definition Nonprofit operating umbrella opportunity maximize distribute nutritional typically only afforded middle highincome forprofit Positioning institution managerial marketcoordinating generates opportunities serve building Definitions Broadly refers called missing link Grootaert Van Bastelaer glue holds together Stone Hughes Svendsen Because scientists still developing standard complex concept many exist See Claridge summary existing central households more greater concluded Martin decreased cial safety nets mechanisms solidarity household resilience environmental shocks affect procurement ability Alinovi Christiaensen Boisvert Frankenberger important status Morris exclusion deprivation cause Murrell study Australian town confirmed problems result distance home grocery store but inadequacy welfare allow private transport Coveney Dwyer reduces studies found impact interaction communitybuilding motives customer vendor attendance participation Brown Davis Hunt Lyson Oberholtzer Grow Smith settings exchanges embedded ties proximity familiarity mutual appreciation Hinrichs interact strengthen relationships 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| The Cultivate Idaho Community Food System and Food Security Training | Marie-Therese Senecal | 2013 | Field Reports | Boise, Domestic, Idaho | The Cultivate Idaho Community Food System and Food Security Training is a comprehensive training providing a forum for information sharing, facilitated discussion and community asset mapping to… Read more “The Cultivate Idaho Community Food System and Food Security Training” | Emerson Fellow | Cultivate Idaho Training Page Community Food Security and Systems Created MarieTherese Senecal Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Relief Task Force February Table Contents Overview for Facilitator Introductions Goals Capitals Framework Review Defining Next Steps References Appendix Handouts Activities facilitator The training designed utilized community groups with serious expressed interest participating the Initiative project statewide task force meant work collaboration public private representatives from many different sectors state working together alleviate hunger through support programs policies This serve dual purpose its use part establish connection begin formation relationship between group Network stakeholders assembled act advisory capacity help facilitate well provide comprehensive framework knowledge information interactive collaborative process which participants can then take their broader works toward tangible sustainable solutions guide exists accompany presentation more background context slides also offers some flexibility include omit any additional found this she sees fit based audience Role role you will both presenting facilitating activities discussion trainer most important that have creating space fully benefit presented discussions should ensue provided but conversation hope spark amongst members attendance Providing just little bit long way when has openly communally having outside individual often effective What Who here today Name Sector Why are interested your get helpful know ahead time who attending what sector they represent adjust content meet needs Having everyone answering introduction questions sets expectation requires participation all attendees identify likely yield vastly possibly very insightful answer For example county commissioner may would readily elected official representing government probably how rest her But comes herself mother member congregation league coach food bank volunteer serves tool open makes roles formal informal individuals play within Furthermore good idea feel where same page less start proceed differently than learn neighbor come completely reason give sense expect allow those approach accordingly Activity mapping system BREAK Capital Assessment identifying capital defining steps Conclusion There hours allowed entire finish one minute break built middle walk around snack restroom etc length vary number amount active build respect showing value Here basic breakdown timing manage Again these rough guidelines flow every transitions extra minutes depending size groupIntroductions minutesOverview Discussion Break INTRODUCE Process INCREASE systems security BUILD DEFINE IDENTIFY assets scope Learning Introduce Increase overall shift understanding relief substantial relevant outcomes Build opportunities networking ensure diverse representation missing represented core Define local including own able make informed decision Begin communitys initiative month includes monthly meetings visioning interviews reporting goal setting organizing event next step implementation appendix find handouts entitled Timeline option distribute Program looks beyond emergency assistance explores economic development civic engagement secure thriving seeks new strategies create prosperity live grow older Private efforts must collaborate assess strengths challenges engage plan implement Critical indicators transportation mobility health human services housing financial responsibility workforce employment lifelong learning Help organize issues Perform assessment put Make towards implementing Plan Benefits gaps Learn negotiate coordinated focused improving Prepare providers funding Toolkit Module Your Ready Establishing Core Group Visioning Part Organizing Implementation toolkit replication communities navigate split into modules lead over period months them each planning Each module corresponds phase supplemental resources such sample meeting agendas facilitation skillbuilding tools accessing aid Because holistic processoriented nature entirety best results without skipping past omitting provides skills fundamental building blocks subsequent used ways references instructional materials trainings Communities utilize beneficial specific COMMUNITY FOOD SECURITY CONDITION WHICH ALL RESIDENTS OBTAIN SAFE CULTURALLY ACCEPTABLE NUTRITIONALLY ADEQUATE DIET THROUGH SUSTAINABLE SYSTEM THAT MAXIMIZES SELFRELIANCE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE MIKE HAMM ANNE BELLOWS first section introducing discussing concepts introduce there other about already covered before concept majority major principle why much care taken explain following discuss difference insecurity factors examples projects Insecurity individuallevel physiological physical condition result householdlevel social limited uncertain access adequate Source USDA ERS Everyone experienced sensation lives feeling meal normally alleviated eating prolonged weakness illness poor performance potential consequence refers nutritious culturally appropriate measures households frequency were worried was coming skipped meals altogether because lack could not afford balanced More available httpwwwersusdagov acknowledging differences conditions look providing temporary crisis see rely allows possibility change systemic level self sufficiency changes Federal Nutrition Programs Ground Senior Famers Market farmers market Farm school program Farmers markets accept EBT State Dept Health Welfare administers SNAP WIC benefits legislature determines rules regulations Stamps School Lunch increasing With current situation people receiving unemployment multiple jobs try families Hard finding themselves risk These exist safety net struggling met until responsible administering determining ground increase turns leads stability healthy Some nutrition States apply grants lowincome senior citizens demographic consistently experiences higher average levels exchange coupons fresh locally produced items funds connect cafeterias stamps Markets become licensed low income recipients improve produce turn supporting small agriculture Sufficient buy affordable Access federal Affordable kitchen Reliable grocery stores carry Knowledge contrast discussed Families trips pantries groceries truly household does worry rounded component ensuring sufficient purchase enough imperative nearly impossible store prepare proper facilities forced pay large percentage fewer Likewise experiencing homelessness only practical prepared expensive processed Transportation another factor particularly rural like great distance away ones home reliable might resort shopping smaller corner variety prices even Finally greatly banks homeless shelters times regarding hard easily accessible Full cupboards Diverse coalition fill Just full increases familys likelihood being true achieved cupboard Achieving commerce education According Coalition principles communityfoodsecurityorg Oriented involving Local Agriculture importance strong agricultural base fair translates wages laborers farmland protection stronger ties greater Low reducing Broad addressing parts whole Focus pre established Selfreliance Empowerment focusing involve celebrating rather dwelling deficiencies mean Job creation living Civic Sustainable Education safe achieving means sectorsagriculture business cultural etcto filling feed equitable growth flourishing Response drives Meets immediate need First response gardens hub Seeks root causes Responses too responses Perhaps familiar traditional charitable churches Emergency hungry address while band again future insecure hand attempt issue doing becomes farm hubs Example CFS Project Issue Inadequate Examples Now examine face inadequate Creation Garden plant fruit vegetables One possible respond garden shapes basically place created cared grown reclaiming unused land associated church organization Creates opportunity Participants preparing planting growing Gardeners sell donate Let given gain shared gardeners pantry directly PRODUCTION PROCESSING DISTRIBUTION CONSUMPTION ARE INTEGRATED ENHANCE THE ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMIC NUTRITIONAL HEALTH PAR OWI OMMU production processing distribution consumption integrated enhance environmental nutritional particular placeby word emphasis strengthening existing developing relationships components reflects prescriptive holds sustainability longterm strives Growing Conventional describe story our May shipping products states countries Focused efficiency mass widespread trade Potatoes gets table back world packed shipped traded main efficiently 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| A Menu for Food Justice | Zachary Murray | 2013 | Field Reports | Domestic, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh | A Menu for Food Justice assesses the food desert status of over 20 neighborhoods and towns in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. The report offers potential strategies for… Read more “A Menu for Food Justice” | Emerson Fellow | Acknowledgements Just Harvest extends its profound thanks the Congressional Hunger Center for placing Emerson Fellow Zachary Murray with this project during fall and winter Though shortterm visitor Pittsburgh area ably led assessment food desert issues facing our community chief author report The Centers assistance over several years deeply appreciated extend numerous individuals organizations quoted their time interest expertise addition appreciate generosity spirit showed many store owners managers employees who welcomed Zach his team volunteers they assessed resources product mix prices stores are especially thankful particularly from Chatham University Food Studies Program Jewish Social Justice Roundtable able these neighborhood field assessments wise counsel preparation Kenneth Regal Executive Director June About Founded educates empowers mobilizes people eliminate hunger poverty economic injustice communities influencing public policy engaging advocacy connecting benefits guided understanding that symptom social Rather than charity policies which respond conditions needs poor best approaches elimination CHC nonprofit works make domestic international priority policymakers government raise new generation leaders fight against Its mission train inspire work end advocate create secure world National Fellows justice program trains inspires sustains gain experience fighting through placements based across country Washington bridges communitybased efforts national fellows develop effective movement Learn more wwwhungercenterorg Soup Light Intro Deserts Insecurity insecurity was intensified Great Recession high levels unemployment wage stagnation rise household Supplemental Nutrition Assistance SNAP also known Stamps one United States largest safety net programs critical tool alleviation provides lowincome families additional income purchase Allegheny County received April representing percent increase participation six Yet despite increased enrollment still face tough decisions between paying other necessities such housing heat health care estimated cost economy billion yearly due lost productivity well associated ensuing subpar education outcomes spending Part problem lack adequate access altogether magnitude potential solutions provide opportunity businesses alike support improved local complex forces globalization climate change biotechnology affect entire supply must proactively engaged result delivery services And pursue initiatives bolster system maximize selfreliance Focus number existing improving availability healthy foods Local residents responding need better sustainable planting backyard gardens developing communitywide urban farms farmers markets locally sourced far too affordable remains elusive According prepared Department Treasury CDFI Fund Capacity Building Initiative among cities populations has percentage residing lowsupermarket LSA Approximately low city Greater composite ranking second impacted metro including all reside metros areas corresponds forthhighest rate obesity statistics provided depict region American Progress Report Lucas Meats Groceries Perry South appears privilege right citizens Communities supermarket deserts Residents often travel mile most commonly available grocery supermarkets populated vulnerable color higher normal rates prevalence small corner convenience fast absence sources fresh constitute environment scarcity options risk factors lowincomes reliable transportation cooking knowledge Physical distance adds pressure frequently linked diet disease How Addresses Concern dynamic form investigations reports seek determine how contend difficulties burden Reports like used inform responses security being undertaken around Therefore assesses landscape comprehensive status regions These arm about have impact With dimensions draws lay framework recommendations county officials foundations nonprofits while throughout This recognizes changing oasis size doesnt fit Some might benefit stronger selection others good locations economically viable move forward toward range possible longterm human development level information needed captures common determinants preferences choice agriculture systems Applied research tools Pitt Abundance Index aided regard Salad Mix Hill District logical starting place narrative historic hub African culture lacked Over period relied mom pop dollar bus rides jitneys outside says Terri Baltimore Vice President Neighborhood Development House Association However sustained struggle voices within will soon without leaving Centre Heldman Plaza home Shop Save market successful Economic Corporation leverage diverse funding Urban Redevelopment Authority Community Benefits Agreement newly constructed CONSOL Arena state grants incentives fits perfectly into Houses broader endeavors revitalization Avenue corridor anchor commerce employment hope retain dollars trigger redevelopment help lift image Although does not meet formal USDA definition tration geographic isolation retail clearly confirms situation compelling along Homewood subjects nations ambitious studies date RAND Corps year NIH funded PHRESH study focuses measuring changes two data first records shopping eating habits hundreds yet tell rigorous snapshot whats going Tamara Dubowitz Epidemiologist head researcher Corp Among important early findings times Also average miles major where twothirds surveyed see wwwersusdagovdataproductsfoodaccessresearchatlasaspx Old Crawford Grill less per traveled comparably however unlike slated open Bridging Busway plan transit hubs lists Hamilton Avenues equitable but finds unlikely location until surrounding stabilizes surmounting concerns concentrated abandonment crime barrier collective indigenous Kayla Watkins Health Wellness coordinator Childrens Village HCV much useful bit limited Most were elderly lived children fully reflect realities Our Homewoods made healthier Bible Church YMCA focused providing stressing ownership really whole approach importance communitys voice any initiative Stephanie Boddie John Wallace overcome barriers faculty members School Work involvement lending academic credibility lingering challenges proposing ideas currency banking cashless concept would centrally located interface featuring storefront pantry caf commercial kitchen culinary training center farm business incubation type bold visionary thinking involves collaborations Grow Bank forefront citys use selfsufficiency Julie Pezzino aware what activist Karen calls apartheid want empower dont buy grow themselves discussion solution confident can just Bakers Dairy City Growers empowerment gardenseach countyare Since founding worked build base each engages Recognizing some unique rarely capacity seeks strategic determining relationship organization focus building upon ensure sustainability garden Von Singletary Landslide Farm get point intentionally because block part promotes living Recently Mayor Luke Ravenstahls office announced expanded remediation gardening vacant lots Knowledge engagement resource could success Green Edible Gardens dozen Braddock Farms strongest assets runs distributes million pounds distributed Banks extensive network Pantries distribution Now twentieth Stand Project makes produce Vicki Lish describes stand partnership buys top quality sell stands centers senior churches Each equipped accept EBT Electronic Benefit Transfer Farmers Market WIC participants seniors staff complement recipes nutrition demonstrations Additionally Produce People items below eight trucks distribute hours site Through gathering insecure live shop regularly complements Gap Study measures countywide offering enhancements Collaboration Hilltop Alliance resulted spinoff Southside pantries cant folks minutes Pat Murphy former currently conducting assess conclusion according every toolbox weve here considering models Sustainability Coordinator Aftyn Giles offers similar those interested should find out ways sense targeting culturally appropriate cites governments recent example shift outreach February Policy Council PFPC allies advocated Pittsburghs Planning passage Agriculture Zoning Code code growers added protections though remain involved secured permission pilot implementation Stamp acceptance CitiParks Markets Launched May Northside East Liberty enables stamp users shoppers achieve urge deeper clarify role identify strategies chair Heather Mikulas order leading marketing campaign expand visibility popularity Citiparks shared value sectors Justin Pizzella general manager End Coop represent chain challenge affected developed plugs financial targets coop operates triple bottom line model taking profits reinvesting them sees facilitate stresses there overlapping childcare bring table immediate steps expanding way groups One effort credits commitment sweat equity Fishes Loaves Buying club Hazelwood brainchild Rev Les Boone assist biweekly groceries unable remaining waterfront Almono brownfield nearly investment There happening already come investors adaptive reuse church indoor destination Second Diane Schenk volunteer creation space include meat stalls entrepreneurs Internet job incubator microenterprises For article next page bright Saturday morning basement Christian set Inside wellbuilt humble brick quiet steady stream busy checking display neatly arranged Bags bags ranging apples bananas oranges peppers kale collard greens tables determined response slow coming Bill Kulina property Towers large apartment door Weve got physical limitations places But Saturdays twice monthly buying residentsmany lowincomesmust reach nearest isolated acute young single moms dads creates serious had boxes Meals Wheels complained itcanned goodsthat preservatives nutritional decided peoples eat started friends wont wait Reverend FLs founders From working drew something box affects Joann Shirley neighbors discussing experiences characterize rough thought take Access shuttle compared hard leave pounding pavement uphill least born disabled call day ahead didnt even ride Xrays afford cab worse cabs her Giant Eagle WalMart when own she takes Joanns allocation hospitalized werent wouldnt medicine Shirleys story towers depend little created dealing life Leslie seated Volunteers Photo Shenk fruit summer recalls Carol resident member run closes season distant Strip brings said Thats enlisted staples famous fish Wholeys loaves Mancinis Breads pick either lunchtime lounge enjoy delicious meals using vegetables particular January enjoyed Stuffed green pepper soup warm soul chocolate chip cookies sweeten palette together very break bread say did extra meal Often treated free They familiarize vegetable artichoke spend week trying heard kind ear words encouragement heavily loss jobs decline real estate Main Course Taste Region Environment Profiles Vacant Storefronts dot Miller Clairton Methods defines ten rural setting debate continues misses define account elements separated steep hills severely impede walkability What under crow flies routes hilly topography Moreover significance overall vehicle definitive meaning scholars debating acceptable standard thing clear consider full demographic Using Census Survey Year selected median households Geographic Information System GIS retailers retailer attempt profile neighborhoods explores variety diversity localized Finally FAI Audrey Murrell researchers affiliated Business measure accessible aid assessing five dynamics density accessibility measured score card whether gap clusters highest bounty Leakage spent demand calculated Reinvestment profiles feature results action maps section Commons online show includes further analysis examining Retailer Listings follow individual categorized follows Assessed indicates conducted inperson visits view products Store Type described Convenience StoreCorner Limited Assortment LAS typically larger drugstores aisles mediumsized Grocery Supermarket Fresh visited Three Groups Available three categories Fruits Vegetables canned frozen BreadsCerealsGrains Products Beans southeastern West banks Monongahela River fourth storefronts Ave Clair glaring reminder rapid experienced last proudly recall glory days now passed lined blocks main corridors steel mill thousands Today bird Elizabeth actually away walk Supercenter Mifflin riders cross dangerous roads transfer group stem tide CEDC Jeanette Meacham cars busses Glassport none gas stations sold strides Unity Garden town plots veggies once NEIGHBORHOOD PROFILE CLAIRTON Population Race white black Median parent employed TRF Retail Demand Nearest Distance Assessment Status Desert Recommendations features neighboring Port Transit lines service amenities rely directly connects preferred Area Listing Name Address Zip Family Dollar General Lifespan Fuelon Cstore Swinkos Woodland RITE AID Saint UniMart State Dees Minimart Sunoco Pennsylvania Nas Desiderio Stores Millvale borough North shore opposite comparatively ACS estimates Except seasonal onceweekly None pharmacies substantial grocer side Shaler Township half trip fairly direct serviced parents poses Families dependent sacrifice money innerring suburb easy overlook presence population boroughs towns lower leaked boost arNEIGHBORHOOD MILLVALE Household Income eas Streets portion suggest Grant Yetters DairyCandies Borough Lincoln McKees Rocks Stowe Twin predominately residential Ohio Between both slight declines Aldi Bottom Unlike core districts almost entirely lacks closest suburban Kennedy encourages MCKEES ROCKS STOWE TOWNSHIP | |
| Zero Hunger? Evaluating Brazilian Food Security Policy | Amy Margolies | 2011 | Policy Reports | Brazil, Global, Latin America | Brazil’s Fome Zero (Zero Hunger) policy framework was launched in 2003 with the advent of President Luiz Ignácio Lula da Silva’s administration. It was created with the… Read more “Zero Hunger? Evaluating Brazilian Food Security Policy” | Leland Fellow | Zero Hunger Evaluating Brazilian food security policy Amy Margolies The Fome framework was launched with the advent President Luiz Igncio Lula Silvas administration created purpose alleviating poverty and ultimately eliminating hunger governments strategy improve attempted integrate programs promoting agriculture nutrition health education Social protection schemes like Bolsa Familia cash transfer were combined variety such support for smallholder farmers school meals recent years Brazil has intensified its focus transparency improved efficiency public monies invested social Corruption scandals have also brought scrutiny renewed attention government accountability Concurrently there growing commitment development communities encourage evidencebased policymaking capacity grows wealth opportunity monitoring evaluation Although often praised approach not all components been sufficiently evaluated Therefore impact platform integrated cannot fully understood burgeoning partner can set example other nations Furthermore examination could provide evidence whether approaches are most effective ways combat introduced Silva eliminate livelihoods poor incorporates many preexisting based design takes systems combating combining job creation into cohesive includes stamps popular restaurants technical assistance credit universal intersetorrialidade interagency cooperation comprehensive focused more corruption beginning discuss initiate evaluations effectiveness federal Active these new investigations Office Comptroller General Controladoria Geral Unio Tribunal Contas equivalent Management Budget Ministrio Pblico entity similar Government Accountability Annual lotteries sorteio municipal randomly select municipalities complete audit lottery designed discourage illegal practices using some ministries now conduct under their jurisdiction contract external assessments Ministry Health conducted 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positive influencing Americas around world proliferation part attributed documentation impacts These influences even moved south north case New York City adopted modeled after American Countries independent offices assess performance However struggle nature office CONEVAL All made presentationhas caused intensive debate time criticism discrediting action media process publication commonly generated tension confrontation responsible different since still tend highlight whatever negative element arises from analysis while ignoring any Szekely potential political repercussions present formidable obstacle adopting rigorous United States debated use Millenium Challenge Corporation MCC highly obtaining difficult achieved tangible step forward posts largescale agency website general access flagship initiative Feed Future undergoing consultations research institutions develop strategic will doubt grapple same questions Hoddinott Conclusive data platforms would represent advance towards Such influence point improvements existing strengthen requests funding Evaluations may call issues used purposefully effectively tool achieving better results Political obstacles inevitably arise but middle ground exists between accepting what politically feasible incorporating proven work inconsistencies ameliorated governmentwide supporting Without institutional guidance standards costeffective greatest because they measured comparable tools For one compare another per capita spent each beneficiary Variability certainty required decision makers judging efficacy interventions major barrier rational Habicht Victora Vaughan espoused prominent economists Esther Duflo Many advocate particularly randomized control trials should standard methods ideal larger methodologies discounted utilizing costly timeconsuming than types Often qualitative reveal information explained quantitive Forcing choice storytelling success creates false dichotomy toolbox evalution much broader experimental studies quantitative coordinating institution Information SAGI internal unit IFPRI SAGIs allows citizens consult about accessible average citizen calculated terms inputs number rather effects intervention itself significant improvement does policies Despite apparent willingness cautious regarding release report currently available Results utilized ends released press conference directly prior presidential election During this period consulted involved gather show termination Lulas presidency Unfortunately did sufficient proposed measures output One innovative National School Feeding legislation passed schoolchildren well who vendors hand possible decentralized over management makes challenge pinpoint exact nutritional educational children eat economic buying locally easily assessed coverage facilitate readily identifiable groups Regardless welldesigned contribute valuable link local known homegrown donorsponsored initiatives carefully developing body necessary understand benefits model Adelman Gilligan Lehrer How Effective Education Programs Implications Disparities among handful Ministries budgets fund others neither nor expertise staff There welldefined systemic require coordinate either build themselves supported prospects dissemination ultimate objectives learn type consultation Organizing meetings stakeholders researchers challenges before implemented help ensure evaluability stakeholder buyin Additionally helps avoid reliance evaluating only those visible avoiding methodology mapping full picture mixed incorporation always done coherent way complementary steps useful budgeting providing objective justifications reconcile competing pressures governmentled appear efficient disparate individual yet shown Cost analyses costeffectiveness determining preferable predecessors Moreover intersectoral collaborative found complementarity improves component integration level influential Comprehensive address essential allow decisionmakers deliberate models THIS BRIEF FOR THE PURPOSES DISCUSSION ONLY AND NOT CITATION QUOTATION REFERENCES Bundy Burbano Grosh Gelli Jukes Drake Rethinking Safety Nets Child Sector World Bank Designs Adequacy Plausibility Probability Public Programme Performance Journal Epidemiology Estudo Caso PNAE nordeste brasileiro Fund Educational FNDE Braslia Sumberg SabatesWheeler Linking Agricultural SubSaharan Africa Theoretical Perspectives Szkely Towards ResultsBased Design Implementation Working Paper UNICEF Bridging gap making | |
| The Implications of Aflatoxin Contamination for Local Food Safety in… | Tiffany Imes | 2011 | Policy Reports | Africa, Global, Senegal | Senegal is one of the lead producers of groundnuts, also known as peanuts, in the world. Their production contributes significantly to food security, poverty reduction, livestock feeding,… Read more “The Implications of Aflatoxin Contamination for Local Food Safety in Senegal” | Leland Fellow | The Implications Aflatoxin Contamination for Local Food Safety Senegal Tiffany Imes Mickey Leland Fellow Program Analyst USDA Office the Secretary Executive Summary one lead producers groundnuts also known peanuts world Since are cash crop and food their production contributes significantly security poverty reduction livestock feeding national trade development response rising global prices early Government GOS supported increased agriculture focusing specifically groundnut sector through Great Agricultural Offensive Abundance GOANA But highly susceptible aflatoxin contamination country several hotspots subSaharan Africa recent study documented distribution different agroecological zones within verified that soil reservoir field infections poor storage practices Samples collected showed mean levels were well above acceptable humans Between reached million tons increase percent when compared previous year nearly three times amount produced between this surplus deficits lifted restrictions peanut exports European market order include all varieties with exception seeds intended Decree revenue farmers but limited capacity few local oilprocessing companies account formal purchases have left many options sell unofficial markets lower price informally process animal feed cakes oil other products homes consumption sale result system landscape has changed drastically These changes created dietary environment where consumers relying more peanutbased This lack diversity coupled safeguards prevent mitigate serious health implications populations Diedhiou Given data difficult collect biological markers exposure used proxy Wild GAIN Report Aflatoxins group toxic cancer causing mycotoxins can cause immunesuppression impaired growth severely impacted safety quality various countries Asia South America Major agricultural commodities most Aspergillus fungus maize oilseeds spices cottonseed tree nuts Humans animals affected acutely chronically they ingest foods contaminated aflatoxins possible eat produce meat eggs milk Crops become produces both before after harvest Prior because stress caused high temperatures damage from insects dry conditions Once matured likelihood increases exposed rain humidity improperly dried stored transported Regulation consumed people varies countrytocountry Studies Benin Togo Gambia linked kwashikor liver susceptibility hepatitis effective way minimize prevention management Recent interviews located Diourbel Nioro provided insight into impact knowledge attitudes drying techniques along information acceptability preharvest technology called Biocontrol applied corn crops following paper highlights foodsafety communities Based discussions smallholders areas late April gives overview current postharvest being Policy recommendations made how promote better Background thes community fungi mycotoxin poisonous byproducts certain producing Williams Technology uses native strains Flavus not competitively exclude aflatoxinproducing capable specific secondary metabolites Exposure immunesystem suppression disease death Mycotoxin occurs frequently tropical environmental factors including weather insect infestation contribute staple especially fungal invasion during stages Serious attention been given years foodborne developing may ingesting United Nations Organization FAO found over billion risk chronic International standards vary according whether will directly further processed Groundnuts usually divided two categories oilseed edible Levels generally regulated parts per ppb allow maximum human lotbylot basis feeds than meal while Australian Union set direct those harmonized among member states analysis Joint FAOWHO Expert Committee Additives JECFA which assessed associated risks processing allowable content Consequently vulnerable acute Because rely heavily staples these individuals likely daily One largest occurrences severe poisoning was Kenya Individuals seven districts ate locally extremely died became ill Smaller outbreaks reported Organic compounds involved normal reproduction organisms parasiticus flavus Montesano Used cake Mbaye Mybaye Testing carried out samples pulled batch USDAGIPSA Handbook Otsuki Centers Disease Control Some unavoidable Many developed such States grapple daytoday implementation sanitary phytosanitary enforcement Drug Administration access diagnostic technologies reaching adversely effecting Unfortunately mechanisms place West public farreaching studies completed SSA measured molecular biomarkers significant percentage consume crosssectional prevalence blood taken children months old weaned using revealed highest eating solid longer breastfeeding receiving breast Another faltering particularly stunted Additionally had some level Liver hepatocellular carcinoma common males infection virus HBV Turner evaluated relationship African reflected exceeding sample higher becoming infected international export find very challenging adhere stricter Codex Alimentarius commission According World Bank Discussion Paper Standards Competiveness Africas Gong Agriculture Health guidelines organically part overall project event dispute Trade expected treat neutral consensus based Groundnut Exports Europe experienced decrease decades demands shifted requires subject Most recently obstacle participating initiatives like Purchase Progress actual program operations take Through Programme initiative able surpluses types programs homegrown school aim offer purchased cases rejected too Effective need adopted regional procurement becomes widespread addition barrier problem Over past once lucrative steady decline productivity push did outcome instead domestic patterns Smallholders unable benefit matter much Trends Production subsidized seed fertilizer inputs began Senegals harvests Global Information Network report Foreign Service surface would appear going revitalization five seen actuality there only demand fraction what see Table Peanut Destination Senegalese Statistics Agency Rios Jaffee totaling respectively shows majority explanation SONACOS NOVASEN virtually unrefined absorb volume receive small quantities time space transportation capability resulted making them important step detoxification ammonia ensures safer lowering oilcakes meeting ammoniation costly patented SONACOs readily available use sells its product detoxify themselves sold informal household None detoxified Concerns Communities survey roasted snack across Dakar groundnutgrowing region ranging looking sesame surveyed zone basin commonly rotated interview Lamine Senghor Ministry DPV Papa Madiallacke Universities Gaston findings proof concern losses measurable quantitative qualitative loss should threat systems priority jeopardizing Within largely underdiagnosed underreported Little about general population researchers major incidence oftentimes indicator low rates statistics countrylevel total men women seeking treatment Among due deaths Lack epidemiology hindered approximately husbandwife pairs determine reportable General impacts useful determining steps inform hazard Documented Decontamination Detoxification Strategies Insufficient pests mold grains There methods reduce resources traditional practical focus controlling moisture temperature spend Informal government civilian staff conducted May currently strategies control Deriba Ashenafi Research Cancer PreHarvest Technique Biological Pilot ninemonth initiated introduce technique implemented evaluate effectiveness commercially Nigeria implement nontoxic atoxigenic identified Institute Tropical IITA identification USDAARS contributed tools necessary make final fields thirtyeight Direction Protection des Vegetaux supervised trial initial analyzed October promising though official results yet released still ongoing Earlier Alfasafe gauge research team asked why decided participate pilot responses included Farmer shared hes farmer dependent believes help said familiar work confident technicians came village assist does know get understanding basic first heard learned great deal lost funding activities hold until radio doctors explained poison aware just knew pressed you tastes bitter under worked technician company wear mask processextraction always recalled separated bad good today selling operators who manually separating getting Postharvest Techniques Drying Storage members cooperative ASPRODEB training lowtechnology yearly since When harvesting sorting talk detail focused primarily harvested shaking dirt off pods next day come gather piles let days Afterwards combined larger pile minimum Today however plows machines alongside gathering After fully leaving issue want rush passed faster organization Edible incentives highquality credit Technical support Good practice traceability manuals another factor reducing uniform answer seemed entirely each individual listed empty rooms outside bins room houses bags insecticides Typically Recommendations Collect Baseline Impact Burden long acknowledged sectors slow respond problems Involvement essential surveillance purposes measures followed domestically Several stunting infectious diseases epidemiological needed Engage Partnership PACA series meetings stakeholder held toward creation Africanled partnership comprehensive strategy goals improve augment smallholder income enhance Comprehensive Development CADDP framework focal announced earlier spring surprising learn Linking opportunity ideas lessons exchanged dealing same issues For example IFPRI Aflacontrol completing Mali value chains livelihood behavioral indicators identifying costeffective accessible committing USAID funds Identify Sanitary Phytosanitary Gaps Other Potential Opportunities Collaboration Under Feed Future Strategy reduced donor qualified decreasing opportunities aging equipment laboratory required described universities lacked tests incountry state countrys conduct something addressed Governments FTF Country Implementation Plan includes building education institutions possibility collaborating working regulatory infrastructure constraints Sources Cited Ranajit Bandyopadhyay Joseph Atehnkeng Peter Ojiambo Colonization Maize Sesame Kernels Two Agroecological Zones Journal Phytopathology Cardwell Dietary young cross sectional British Medical Egal Determinants critical role weaning Epidemiology Website link httpglobocaniarcfrfactsheetscancersliverasp Hainaut Heptocellular Carcinoma From Gene Public NCI Natl Inst Ahmadou Aly Requirements Developing AgroFood Assessment Subsector Rural Muleta Mogessie Bacteriological profile holding streetvended Addis Ababa Environmental Tsunehiro What precaution harmonization regulations Economics Vol Barrier Catalyst Distraction Moore Modification immune function Gambian Perspectives Mendy Hepatitis Infection 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| The Looming Threat of Overgrazing: Effects and Recommendations | Susan Ilyin | 2011 | Policy Reports | Africa, Ethiopia, Global | Livestock in Ethiopia has an important economic, functional, and cultural significance. However, overgrazing is a major contributor to soil degradation in Africa, with serious negative consequences for… Read more “The Looming Threat of Overgrazing: Effects and Recommendations” | Leland Fellow | The Looming Threat Overgrazing Effects and Recommendations Susan Ilyin Executive Summary Livestock Ethiopia has important economic functional cultural significance Various functions livestock include dairy production meat draught labor transportation Economically accounts for nearly farmer income the country addition serves savings account way building assets Culturally many parts ownership denotes social status marriage However much Ethiopias low producing terms milk weight gain not reach their maximum potential Due disappearing grazing lands forced trek further feed Therefore animals are using significant portion gross energy total content basic maintenance walking instead productivity Considering great importance assessing ways improving management decreasing pressure natural resources systems critical United Nations Environmental Programme funded International Soil Reference Information Centre ISRIC produce worlds first global survey soil degradation from most recent data available study entitled Global Assessment Humaninduced Degradation GLASOD cited overgrazing cause Africa Currently over onethird continent threatened desertification due erosion Broadreaching policy address enormous pasture arable land improve practices throughout utmost Land Population Facts estimated population often said largest approximately million head census estimates there cattle sheep goats horses donkeys almost mules camels poultry Approximately classified agricultural productive under use crop cultivation animal Although exclusive pastoralists only engages agropastoralism combining small scale herding Agriculture contributes GDP estimate but employment living below poverty line Ethiopians with food insecurity famine quality continues decline varying poor unsustainable evergrowing led grows does its need cropping swelling human also leads increase perceived financial security shown table growth rates increasing rapidly while shows Annual rate Human Agricultural between will crucial identify new methods alternative livelihood sources rearing households addressed shortages have devastating effects environment peace Implications Food Security Ethiopian suffers preventable communicable diseases andor malnutrition Twentyseven percent adult women deficient children five stunted wasted underweight child one main causes mortality Throughout high demand related products agropastoralist pastoralist groups highly dependent live sales Many vulnerable sell cash trade staple crops during times unable maximize benefits market suffer inaccessible supply distant unproductive Unproductive reduce selling little fetch lower prices malnourished higher risk disease death than healthy wellnourished lose they undersell ability provide itself severely diminished Supply expense healthcare present challenges Access services including veterinary care limited number reasons remote areas cannot access periurban where Government extension vaccinations other Nomadic pastoral communities move difficult government workers providers Coupled like trypanosomiasis anthrax contagious bovine pleuropneumonia CBPP caprine black leg mange mites internal parasites lack extreme sickness Another issue that currently sourced been exploited source nutrition Animal can offer insecure undernourished individuals shocks drought enough adequate household consumption Meat nutritional value although unlikely slaughter considered valuable asset determinant wealth owners hisher meet needs consumed two per year holidays celebrations Desertification another impact subsistence adept recognizing changes reported rangeland conditions worsened years identified three tenure system was nationalized all owned sold exchanged Commercial farms may acquire long leases Smallholder farmers inherit leased permitted rent sharecrop This contribute overexhausting through shared individually There formal place curb Shared poorly managed resulting shortage forage widely exercised smallholder commercial These factors contributed marketplace Prone fail Even major cities concentrate improved fodder factory byproducts cereals used completely unavailable Since January facing failed wheat Unavailability retail depletion rely heavily illegal foraging protected when people resort national parks which intended protect rare endemic flora fauna Petty traders encroach environments collect grass urban result water plants Ecosystems park preserve habitats unique plant species Encroaching threatens habitat range entire furthering endangering ever diminishing wild Peace Competition conflict agriculturalists agropastoralists Pastoralist Afar region Somali Southern Nationalities Peoples SNNP Borena Oromo Naturally frequently enter agriculturalist settle regions viable decreases competition becomes fierce results violence arms readily Like gun become part identity men view themselves warriors guns integral protecting family Mursi Boddi tribal requirement indicative sedentary inhabited both own For example resettled ongoing town Gio Dakuba South Omo Zone settlers were killed Policy overall recommendation funding agriculture specifically last statistics recurrent expenditure allocated should increased reflect large current international NGOs focusing order safety life donors must prioritize controlling prevention rehabilitation stakes failure stop entrench hunger More put toward techniques work incentives Forage development refers unharvested materials grasses legumes shrubs established seed vegetative good With better able control diets ensure necessary Zero prevents freely open this confined stall fed cut carried harvested material types bran etc help issues cows spread free ideal maintain breeds Improved outputs They incentivize engage Artificial Insemination process semen collected male processed stored artificially introduced into female reproductive tract purpose conception breed plays role supplying more Intensified ruminant beekeeping Cattle highest requirements ruminants require about six amount minimum least double day still preferred demonstrated numbers Species values expressed Growth SheepGoats Poultry Small being easier keep goat Component Cow Sheep Goat Fat Protein Calcium Energy kcal farming presents opportunity livelihoods Chickens manage less harmful expensive counterparts such eggs Beekeeping producer honey beeswax dollars annually economy capacity tons produces Aside offering generation minimally time consuming profit generates Bees positive creating ecosystems play crosspollinating Interventions conversation reforestation implemented revitalize degraded Abatu Ebru Negate state condition communal sustainable utilization possible Practices conservation sustain existing Livelihood Diversification diversification aid Industries tourism nonagricultural businesses alleviate mindset equates prioritizes quantity continue diversified industries livestocks association gradually decrease | |
| Policies for Effective Development: Rethinking the Role of NGOs in… | Sonia Lee | 2011 | Policy Reports | Global, Haiti, Latin America | Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) have a crucial role to play in the development of Haiti. NGOs deliver much-needed services to the population, including health care, education, food assistance… Read more “Policies for Effective Development: Rethinking the Role of NGOs in Haiti” | Leland Fellow | Policies for Effective Development Rethinking the Role NGOs Haiti Sonia Lee Leland International Hunger Fellow Policy Paper June Executive Summary Nongovernmental Organizations have crucial role play development deliver muchneeded services Haitian population including health care education food assistance and microfinance While work has undoubtedly provided relief support people presence also negative impacts they often larger capacity more resources than government inadvertently created parallel system which better resourced executed public The established their abundance country resulted being frequently called Republic However are left operate with little oversight accountability fragmented uncoordinated Further foreign donors giving funds directly over due fears corruption political crises Thus gained leverage how efforts shaped implemented Yet activities may not always align countrys priorities Given its limited weak institutions lack State inevitably reliant provide that able continued reliance indisputably impedes sustainable sovereignty caught cycle impairs longterm needs order address immediate recent events January earthquake flooding current cholera epidemic shown effective requires For redefined new strategies must devised coordinating NGO aligning renewing aid effectiveness building sector should focus solutions centered strengthening supporting Appropriate international domestic policies needed guide regulate function Foreign designed ensure major shifted Haitis With renewed global attention promised there great opportunity now rebuild smarter way respects increases own ability improve lives research purposes refer mainly organizations Local exist but same scope level funding United States Institute Peace Brief Recommendations following recommendations can most effectively together NonGovernmental Require engagement Government program design implementation Conduct reassessment strategy Donors Develop policy strengthens partner countries Comply Paris Declaration Aid Effectiveness Accra Agenda Action Reduce channeled expense GoH national Establish mechanism participatory transparent process identifying POLICIES FOR EFFECTIVE DEVELOPMENT RETHINKING THE ROLE HAITI Introduction some cases providing technical budget Consequently viewed adept large number particularly those living impoverished conditions relies heavily them essential social This further exacerbates low confidence local partners whole continually undermines rather investing would encourage strong leadership selfsufficiency ownership sustainability Furthermore citing reasons bypassed given But meet objectives respective end been criticized taking stronger monitoring struggles rethinking about develop include forging equitable partnerships engaging programmatic financial National Budget coordinated monitored avoid duplication wasting both developed changed central goal influx into scaling existing immense promises community devastation these consecutive contributed already difficult situation yet presents implement remain important part recovery true could lessen creates Background Country Context poorest Western Hemisphere one worst human indicators Latin AmericaCaribbean region Since independence wracked instability coup dtats two occupations brutal dictatorship military regimes all deterioration infrastructure widespread poverty held first democratic presidential elections democraticallyelected president was overthrown times coups detat Eighty percent under line incredible inequality income distribution nations wealth concentrated among just Massive deforestation loss agricultural isolated rural led urban migration denselypopulated slums vulnerable disease ill violence high unemployment Traditionally agrarian society farming served primary source livelihoods production response donor pressure globalize from producing foods export reducing tariffs imports UNDP Human Indicators Retrieved httphdrstatsundporgencountriesprofilesHTIhtml CIA World Factbook Economy httpswwwciagovlibrarypublicationstheworldfactbookgeoshahtml Pan American Health Organization PAHO Population Assessment Prior Earthquake result flooded USsubsidized such rice had devastating effect Presently constitutes gross product GDP whereas made half fact former President Bill Clinton told Senate Relations Committee March forcing reduction import good farmers Arkansas worked mistakethe lost produce crop feed peoplebecause what did Additionally loans InterAmerican Bank IMF imposed required privatization utilities highly productive state resource generated billion dollars annually costsaving measures reduced many decades directed used service external debt done majority poor although cancelled Heavily Indebted Poor Countries HIPC still faces Predictably dependent Stategenerated revenues remains rampant problem within Remittances serve informal contributor economy economic crisis impacted Diaspora affected amount remittances were sent back home leaving ever Following reconstruction costs estimated pledged though money reach Effect operating ranges second highest per capita world groups fourfifths account NYU School Law Center Rights Global Justice Partners RFK Zanmi Lasante Sak Vid Kanpe Impact Food CHRGJ PIH DemocracyNow Made Devils Bargain Fmr Apologizes Trade Destroyed Rice Farming Broadcast April httpwwwdemocracynoworgclinton_rice Schuller Mark CCI Tail Wagging Dog httpwwwhaitianalysiscomeconomyhaiti percentE percentsccithetailwaggingthedog Over received during dictatorships Duvalier fatherson From Jubilee USA Debt Cancellation httpwwwjubileeusaorgjubileeacthaitidebtcancellationresolutionresourcesonhaitisdebthtml Monetary Fund Statistics Support httpwwwimforgexternalnpcountryhtm Under IDB agreed write off million pay remainder USIP much quarter well job creation Inadvertently Despite various Although technically authority because generally unmonitored know where coordination leads less will collaborate certain project sit Ministry oversee coordinate projects institution NGOfunded staffed programs departments Inevitably issues between arise jealousy resentment staff come lacking compared Another brain drain recruit welleducated Haitians offering functioning wellresourced systems higher paying jobs highlybureaucratic resourcelimited setting apparent case doctors who trained choosing practice medicine hardtoreach areas workforce invested educating training workers especially ultimately suffers enough professionals available internal weakens institutional perpetuating continue channel direct USAID spent through single entire ministry Most recently postearthquake nearly Cordoba Jose Spawns Backlash Wall Street Journal November this years clear fight working partnership build govern reinforcing transparency Political channeling example longapproved blocked veto disputed parliamentary three totaling intended improvement reform potable water enhancement road rehabilitation seven parliamentarians question stepped down embargo placed humanitarian crippled putting significant impact diminished trust concern long time evident continues deteriorate cost rises unable basic lacks lifesaving constantly addressing create challenging necessarily show quantifiable results undermine take incentive change uncertainty whether genuinely chance transition wellfunctioning accountable III Recent highlighted poorly vulnerability discussions around need reassess devise ways successfully Coordination becomes Farmer Smith Fawzi Nevil Unjust Lancet unsustainable does require another positive Aligning Priorities Often focused differ engage aligns clearly defined key stakeholders understand comprehensive identified reflects agreements endorsed signatories call offer framework designing Code Ethics adopted applied These codes guidance greater Capacity Building takes meantime expertise fields Collaborations rebuilding solely concentrating delivery interventions intervention lasting tenuous huge cannot dismissed lightly More incentives motivate real factor pushing things forward genuine commitment form relationships motivating forces httpwwwoecdorgdocumenten_______html Association WANGO httpwwwwangoorgcodeofethicsaspx There examples partnered Haitibased affiliate Central Plateau organization solid network independently started recognize MSSP expand MSPP rehabilitated several hospitals centers teaching hospital provinces complemented personnel PIHtrained type privatepublic serves model puts action draw engages help Governments Cuba Through Cubas diplomacy medical students attend school free only stipulation once studies completed return communities compensate Cuban nurses remote throughout access ignore plays focuses aspects planning policymaking developing undermining individually collectively ensures percentage strengthen establishes dedicated collaborations andor incorporate principles input civil LasanteHaiti httpwwwpihorgpageshaiti inclusive hindering recipient lead alignment emphasize governments Therefore infused comply nonstate actors increased significantly while other Red Cross bilateral multilateral agencies private contractors depends financing damage when appropriate main recipients stipulate officially defines publicprivate carry out Input monitor Office Special Envoy Has Changed Channeling before after headed representatives crosssection multisectoral cooperation identify includes ending | |
| Effective Gender Mainstreaming in Agriculture for Secure Household Nutrition | Kerri Agee | 2011 | Policy Reports | Africa, Global | Gender and “gender mainstreaming” have become buzzwords around food and nutrition security initiatives in recent years. However the true meaning of gender mainstreaming and the policy framework… Read more “Effective Gender Mainstreaming in Agriculture for Secure Household Nutrition” | Leland Fellow | Agee Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows Program Policy Paper Effective Gender Mainstreaming Agriculture for Secure Household Nutrition Executive Summary and gender mainstreaming have become buzzwords around Feed the Future Obama Administrations response global food insecurity well other nutrition security initiatives recent years However true meaning policy framework that must place ensure equal benefit women men are often misunderstood both makers practitioners Women developing countries contribute significantly agricultural production increasingly recognized words not practice this contribution But there still long way match their reality rhetoric receive adequate support efforts field best possible health nutritionrelated householdlevel outcomes Womens work addition home unrecognized part formal sector been ignored country international donor community The Organization Economic Cooperation Development OECD estimated received only percent assistance devoted development year draws closer increases its level commitment collaboration meet Millennium Goals MDGs producers those responsible households nutritional wellbeing being targeted policies programming unprecedented Recent research has drawn attention importance proper throughout pregnancy first twentyfour months childs life effects undernutrition period irreversible evidenced reduction productivity diminished lifetime economic growth physical cognitive Undernourished girls also more likely perpetuate cycle giving birth underweight babies themselves Unfortunately intersection between womens her household widely researched date Better understanding evidence base using dictate innovative Bread WorldThe Project Fact sheet agriculture Accessed May httpwwwthporgsystemfilesInternationalWomensDay_FactSheetpdf isthe process assessing implications any planned action including legislation making mens concerns experiences integral dimensions design implementation monitoring evaluation programmes all political social spheres equally inequality perpetuated ultimate goal achieve equality United Nations levels can achieves positive Introduction inequalities carefully scrutinized Fourth Conference included amongst priority areas two activities will impact increasing role power sharing decision promoting natural resource management environmental protection Food FAO focused publication State however benefits closing gap highlighted report focus gains rather than Other literature addressing feminization neglects mention discussion trends promising More recently variety donors States Agency USAID emphasized linkages critical time lasts from conception through age studies underscored pregnant young children under providing further early initiation exclusive breastfeeding six along with timely introduction complementary foods once child reaches provide solid start infants shows negative correlation mother spends working outside childrens statues possibly because she present these key interventions Several link amelioration educational status but few address tradeoff woman they pursue certain timeconsuming growing body translated into advocacy issues Scaling SUN begun Roadmap released September System Standing Committee was developed harness government energy towards demanddriven countryled Around same Ireland partners launched Days initiative draw need rapid topic Rural Reference Manual Governments Stakeholders httpresourcesthecommonwealthorgMar_BackupbackupARCHIVEDOCTgender_oldhtmpublicationsplanapdf httpwwwfaoorgdocrepieiepdf Donors World Bank taking account maternal nutritionagriculture world administrations lists improved one firstlevel objectives three main indicators prevalence stunted wasted line practices outlined series articles published Lancet which problem effective goals seeks increase resilience vulnerable communities improve access diverse quality diet behaviors usage services Various Missions per guidelines implement programs recognize adopted crosscutting themes act underlying priorities various plans quotes below examples recognition documents play predominant staples womenowned businesses prominent regions nascent packagingprocessing industries manifesto highlights appreciation special fishermen farmers especially processers marketers fish even though limited resources such land water credit inputs training Results Framework June httpwwwfeedthefuturegovdocumentsFTF_Results_Frameworkpdf West Africa Implementation Plan httpwwwfeedthefuturegovdocumentsFTF__Implementation_Plan_West_Africapdf Ghana httpwwwfeedthefuturegovdocumentsFTF__Implementation_Plan_Ghanapdf Checklist Baseline sectoral analysis Analysis genderbased constraints achieving sectorbased Institutional assessment capacity building equity achievement Participatory planning formation Improve budgeting incorporate Establish andor components given strategy Access Source This acknowledgement good step enough strong described requires additional steps enabling environment There great deal gained putting near future recognizes lead roles small scale contributions yet needed understand how things interrelated affect Now push current surrounding relationships among them organization ministry assumes comprehensive perspective implication sic buzzword circles late fact different situations less sexes conditions enable reap Successful depends following Commitment change procedures particularly rural incorporated groups mobilize universal keeping agenda defined several publications already exist describing taken realize highest without doing harm include concept success Optimal feeding httpwwwfaoorgsdseagadownloadsEnMacroenpdf Opio reference Uganda Challenges prospects Crop Science Proceedings SocioEconomic Programme Macro Level Handbook UNICEF cites immediate determinants malnutrition inadequate dietary intake disease causes insufficient care unhealthy Studies shown Practices initiating immediately after newborn nutrientrich colostrum exclusively introducing appropriate manner respecting rules hygiene decrease chance infant suffer either acute chronic Breastfeeding spotlight depth garnered One hundred thirty nine endorsed Innocenti Declaration Protection Promotion Support called Summit Children develop national declaration revisited reratified highlight operational targets describes stakeholders governments multilateral bilateral organizations financial institutions publicinterest nongovernmental Specific actions governmental adoption maternity measures facilitate involved sectors urgent nonformal identification allocation sufficient fully delineated Global Strategy Infant Young Child Feeding increased technical guidance calling incompatible found Code effectively addressed accordance regulations suitable WHO jointly Protecting supporting contains checklist ten successful designed use facilities Because issue entwined many others adaptation come sources Ministries NGOs fields agencies professional broad stakeholder foremost Conceptual Nutritional Status Black Maternal regional exposures consequences httpwhqlibdocwhointpublicationspdf where felt principle extend families whole necessary major comprised cash crop cultivation livestock rearing most consumption commonly undervalued compared forms estimates globally basic commodities produced formally Work traditionally underestimated reasons informal homebased therefore difficult measure hold multiple jobs unmeasured valueadding postharvest transformation packaging goods Gathering fuel take hours day Caring meeting needs falls womans domain seldom Further complicating situation disproportionately timesaving technologies animaldriven traction across paid longer days According placed considerable burden produce prepare face obstacles problems societal high HIV protracted crises civil unrest male urban migration search labor led femaleheaded parts gain upon marriage primarily lack legal control processes market Conflict family Charmes New methods new data wwwwiegoorgpaperscharmesdoc IFAD employment Differentiated pathways out poverty Ministerial Least Developed Countries Globalization affects essential equalize important when applying workplace keep mind responsibilities mothers very regular Programs aim mainstream womancentered Indonesia nonworking were malnourished employed risk Data Mali primary caregiver study finds interaction caregivers While wealth babyfriendly workplaces little examines environments office space infantchild private rooms breastfeedingpumping milk refrigeration running public afforded feed majority sense millions based prominence stemming accommodate note ninety rice India Nepal Rates moderate severe low weight height wasting respectively Moderate stunting Exclusive rates relatively directly linking highly probable Early before another cause Waters Weightforage Indonesian Journal Epidemiology Penders Agricultural What know wwwagobservatoryorglibrarycfmrefID Health cases caused inability continue due premature return gives Proposed solutions invisible Knowledge lacking result demand particular related rights donorlevel pulled together Countrylevel options conducted established protocols Zambia practiced updated Kenyas Livestock Bankfunded Despite models like made mandatory countrys governing known Comprehensive African CAADP nations define chart over coming make clear continents vulnerabilities Mention conspicuously absent written poor hungry people PanAfrican commitments Pan Initiative Regional Ten Year Union protocol Rights Survival emphasis language Pillar III agendas target does prenatal neonatal income generation adolescent female investment behavior marketing medium longterm utilization compact Farnworth aware approaches Sidasupported httpwwwoecdorgdataoecdpdf CAADPNEPAD January wwwcaadpnetpdfCAADPFAFSBROCHUREinddpdf too concrete results terms potential Inclusion knowledge mentioned above allow successes begin compacts countrydriven NonAfrican absence formalized Some specific should Safety net rations who spend baby returning Land reform works cited avenue balance cultural norms raised repeatedly academic unanimously claim ownership provides hire workers utilize aid friends neighbors while devotes participating medical give adapted traditional attendants volunteers incorporating healthchildcare then collaborate aforementioned assist financing structural impediments improving involvement Improving punctuated inaccessible understaffed centers tools prevention treatment breaking Promising Babyfriendly modeled experience Breastfeedingspecific husbands leaders Providing ruminants generationanimal protein source nets provisions leave microfinance technology Increase number extension sensitization Gambia piloted set standards systems relieved heavy prior afterwards model drew Steps fit Gambian context Additionally each appointed group eight worker attendant elected committee empirical incorporates entire accountability Once having communitylevel case reach Standardized may truest order optimal realistic reflect within Policies input timeframe For example crisis count worlds insecure employ coping mechanisms cut back meals portion sizes shortages Donorlevel USAIDfunded projects required conduct project establish mitigation plan program similar toolkit examine broadly overlap With starting point devised survey component tool could assess secondary beneficiaries develops influence scrutinize womanagriculturenutrition writing grant contract guidances committing BabyFriendly Hospitial Newsletter Baby friendly httpwwwchildfriendlycitiesorgpdfbaby_friendly_communitiespdf state Addressing IASC Emergencies wwwhumanitarianinfoorgiascdownloaddocaspxdocID USAIDInfant Available online httpwwwiycnorgmaximizingphp Many disaggregated prioritized recipient Country Plans live promises value society Bankadministered Security GAFSP producer consulted Awarded funds contingent criterion Activities empowerment proven beneficial window links intersect require examination thus far emphasizes measuring Benefits adherence childfriendly inside direct sound platform programmatic These questionnaires gauge Anthropomorphic measurements quantitative MDG Monitor tracks progress information index percentage population living missing large Middle East much available dates education economics stronger amount away rely find secure nutritionally httpwwwmdgmonitororgmapcfmgoalindicatorcd | |
| Adapting Food-based Strategies to Improve the Nutrition of the Landless | Jillian Waid | 2011 | Policy Reports | Asia, Bangladesh, Global | Food-based approaches that focus on dietary diversification are effective strategies for reducing micro- and macro-nutrient deficiencies in malnourished populations. However, this model has not yet been fully… Read more “Adapting Food-based Strategies to Improve the Nutrition of the Landless” | Leland Fellow | Adapting foodbased strategies improve the nutrition landless Executive Summary Foodbased approaches that focus dietary diversification are effective for reducing micro and macronutrient deficiencies malnourished populations These such Helen Keller Internationals HKI homestead food production HFP model seek micronutrient intake individuals increase household security advance womens empowerment The standard intervention includes gardening poultry group marketing behavior change communication However this has not yet been fully adapted lives those who live land constrained households models have historically implemented with smallholder however due urgent nutritional needs growing number nearly Bangladesh these must reach marginalized population Individuals poor minimal access among most foodinsecure they require interventions targeted their unique capabilities Targeting requires modification package technologies maximize yields nutritionally rich varieties can produced small plots Given limited capacity immediate income very should include skillbuilding earning opportunities linked agricultural Nutrition education counseling essential improving outcomes addition new thoroughly evaluated This paper reviews HKIs work over past years then proposes modifications ensure derive equitable benefits from Dietary combine animal rearing uniquely well suited malnutrition where cultural preferences poverty lead Bangladeshi diet characterized lack diversity leading turn hidden hunger subsist consisting mainly rice which provides energy but low fat amino acids micronutrients Animal source foods provide high quality protein bioavailable iron vitamin make less than total While largely kept pace growth knowledge about need diversified create demand more agriculture systems Many local international NGOs adopted throughout country Government Bangladeshs National Food Policy names investing one key strategy vulnerable groups general caveats related definition may fail serve needy populationsthe rural recent decades average landsize holdings declined significantly proportion areas increasing posing longterm threats national Land livelihood closely greater some landlessness associated higher rates majority insufficient irregular nutrient horticultural produce sufficient own consumption steady erosion policy attention plight ultrapoor critical timely consider how approach tackle within discusses issues adapting programmatic suggestions impact subgroup draws published unpublished quantitative qualitative data drawn Homestead projects undertaken HKIBangladesh extracted review Production program Emily Hillenbrand Jillian Waid owns decimals meters squared was presented symposium Security diets raising levels held Agriculture office United Nations FAO December insecurity Despite economic near selfsufficiency remain agrarian economy there distinct correlation between Due urban industry diminished area today Average Census shows percentage absolute farming any cultivable increased previous With predicted sea level rise climate likely available cultivation will further diminish future Fractured dwindling constitute significant structural impediment Loss accumulate other assets often accompanied shift into day labor migration employment Extreme scarcity limits individual capacities adequate meet yearround andor Rural economies poorly thereby vast engaged laborers seasonal occupation leave without several months year compromises capital landlesstheir physical Illness health undernutrition translates lost days decreased exacerbating cycle Rates also highest below lower expenditure line Among status adequacy severely compromised About daily calories wealth come alone already consumed overall Children children only poorer others vulnerabilities headed family member fewer incomeearning members per Poor women mobility restricted safety nets social exclusion marginalization Without excluded many microfinance organizations Their Because calculated figure understate counting families migrated loss acute allows them transgress constraints visibility transgression simultaneously deepens entail timeconsuming investments making themselves visible patrons example providing unpaid degrading wealthy residents village hopes being supported patron later opportunity cost attending meetings trainings steeper end missing vital programs currently targeting poorest adopts incomebased does address particularly Typical Vulnerable Group Development temporary cashforwork foodforwork asset transfer Few nutritionsensitive nutritioncentered For government distribution generally ricebased grain handouts There abundant evidence povertyreduction schemes alonewhile expanding fooddo automatically result improved practices Ensuring balanced nutritious performance indicator depend livelihoods continues important addressing plurality least able take advantage agriculturebased Before discussing possible based order better assist worked benefitted landconstrained Diversification Begun pilot project initially sustainable designed specifically reduce deficiency basic components beneficiaries skills grow diverse plant Beneficiaries organized ease training mutual support sustainability component established demonstration plot nursery community referred Village Model Farm VMF owner received demonstrate selects receive monthly supplements techniques supply seeds saplings micronutrientrich benefit More information scale found Increasing Arich fruits vegetables Lessons learned taking Talukder through flexible different target various goals including reduction maternal child since began enabled egg lentil triple garden double certain had comprehensive evaluation structure shown drastically anemia From outset included educate importance consuming main measures success were increases proxy reduced along changes emphasizing Measurements documented noticeable gains control decisions generated sale surplus products Over evolved developing original aims added poultryrearing easily absorbed sources Since goat always expanded broadbased infant young feeding during pregnancy concert design after conclusion nationwide increasingly turned its greatest insecure tend living environmentally riverbanks riverine islands out remote locations mean size dropped Programmatic adjustments amongst subgroups organization conducted participatory research gain insights characteristics disaggregated basket experiences outlined above offer preliminary lessons developed refined meeting needed set observations follows Expand intensify microplot technical provided emphasizes productivity mediumscale raised bed drainage use fencing creation compost pits traditionally male aspects beds building fence market Field reports suggest cannot follow Effective flooded exist rooftop floating gardens applied geographical zones Promising hydroponic tested could considered floodprone regions encouraged pit crops pumpkin cucumber hardy fastgrowing space generate quick sizeable Intensifying calls mechanical hardier consistent planning tools capitalize understanding seasonality particular uses mapping gardenplanning exercises develop plan modify times process facilitated field staff encourages limitations Ultimately enables little resources builds represent Equitycentered analysis equitycentered clear beneficiary why what Landless involved activities face time agriculturerelated seed complemented shortterm would first step equity across successfully introduced cashfortraining enable while human financial agrobased microenterprises Other complementary might direct conditional cash transfers groupbased savings accounts credits leased revision input differentiated identified Working homogeneous slightly effectivethough ultimately costly smaller incomegenerating help leverage stage identify capitals beyond acquire Emphasize subsidized Improved Poultry Program appropriate emphasis intensive eggs supplemental chickrearing maximizes microplots generates animalsource show opposed livestock Furthermore childrens creates Within trained mobile vaccinators supplies charge fee both mass vaccinations USAIDfunded communitybased course highperforming much Taka month earn around improves vaccinator meets producers filling extension services Develop agroenterprises Building additional occupations Skillstraining participants One built distributing diseaseprone rather hybrid breeds localvariety birds certified breeders solution broader seedselling smallholders located far sapling large vaccination promotion estimate rate BDT farm microirrigation equipment tree grafting carpenters sheds Female skill transform norms gendered Incorporate valueaddition processes incomegeneration sales positive sideeffect primary purpose Data almost all sell aspect autonomy decisionmaking gradually profit inconvenience Incorporating marketoriented strengthens linkages private sector alternative facilitating inputs creating cheaper markets Apart farmer business development establish privatesector actors Nutritionsensitive subsector valuechain analyses niche profits postharvest grading handling secondary processing add value offseason catchment done functionally equipped participate packaging homebased Technologies solar driers ricehusking machines canning Processing storing maximizing storage selecting preserve content selected product risk incorporating displace cases sudden rapid cashpoor perceived although valuable Much relates intrahousehold allocation inappropriate adolescent youngchild Research alonewithout supplementscan moderately united combination brought reductions improvements purchase homesteads role plays core specific materials messages elderly nonreproductive age Improving placed demographic authors Lancet series under did recommend prevent mothers because variable effectiveness text asserted date 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phase planned three four common focused scaling governments donors ready environment required therefore funded huge missed grown complicated intervening nature interpreted ways impacts pathways nourished healthy adoption mother she now eating herself grows her respects contribution offering equal goods Based researcher interprets pathway label cause improvement Analysis account interactions allow heterogeneous outcome major reasons even RCTs conduct contamination reliance intent treat ideal consist baskets horticulture aquaculture Any observed effects stages life Instead seeking answer big question What discrete questions pregnant born Only answering hope justify Discussion conditions detailed highly extreme constitutes defining characteristic challenge evolving triedandtrue global imperative urbanization pressures limit water experience great enthusiasm seen stable potential equitably promote neglected varied means employ risky coping mechanisms reason quantity especially Having 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| IMPROVING FOOD SECURITY BY LINKING GENEBANKS TO FARMERS THROUGH THE… | Curan Bonham | 2011 | Policy Reports | Smallholder Farmers | Asia, Global, India | Linking genebanks (i.e. cold storage repositories for seed varieties) with farmers through direct release of targeted landrace varieties (i.e. traditional farmer-bred varieties) can catalyze an increase in… Read more “IMPROVING FOOD SECURITY BY LINKING GENEBANKS TO FARMERS THROUGH THE DIRECT RELEASE OF TARGETED LANDRACE VARIETIES” | Leland Fellow | IMPROVING FOOD SECURITY LINKING GENEBANKS FARMERS THROUGH THE DIRECT RELEASE TARGETED LANDRACE VARIETIES EXECUTIVE SUMMARY clear that landraces provide demonstrable yield advantage over currently available improved varieties marginal areas there significant demand for these and have become continually scarcer time Linking genebanks cold storage repositories seed with farmers through direct release targeted landrace traditional farmerbred can meet demands catalyze increase productivity food security the vulnerable populations inhabiting arid regions Rajasthan other places similar nature Though breeders researchers are using germplasm collections crop improvement some extent farmer representative organizations not directly accessing maintained except rare situations However now evidence shows value many agricultural scientists interested potential returning longer them The purpose this policy brief demonstrate linking improving enhancing livelihoods small scale Through case study pearl millet production India illustrate added conserved also discuss constraints farmergenebank linkages suggest mechanisms options could implemented both National Government well Governing Body International Treaty Plant Genetic Resources Food Agriculture ITPGRFA bridge gap exists between Within context number research studies shown under conditions such those prevalent materials consistently outperformed conventionally bred providing better option than cultivation There accessions unique lots usually composed distinct two major These potentially supply restoration lost One greatest challenges understanding how effectively engage national makers discussion about integration into chain knowing where begin important linkage strategy selected will robust complementary current systems technical administrative political considerations affect including lack information held genebank pre breeding heavily regulated harmonization government structures Based upon scenario outlined work identify three possible Commission multidisciplinary contracting parties understand which genebankfarmer most viable Form multistakeholder Task Force benefits mainstream distribution use Mandate creation apparatus integrates public private order create effective chains reach INTRODUCTION Increasing scarcity water costs fossil fuelbased inputs projected changes pest dynamics precipitation temperature mean future intensification need built different foundations Crop genetic diversity resistance climatic soil fertility stresses common environments reduce vulnerability pests diseases increasing resilience harvests reducing risks resourcepoor Since thousands source genes been collected was conserve were becoming extinct they later utilized largely plant development new Engels activities created diverse centralized nations world situ Smale Hodgkin recognizing advantages reciprocal trade goes just from but back BramelCox Ngoc Worede Throughout part agencies housed Ministry While each has its own set management regulations protocols all signatories bound general rules defined Indias managed Bureau NBPGR supervision Indian Councial Agricultural Research ICAR signatory agreed established system sui generis laws implement provided meaningful contributions access resources PGR gone far enough serve ultimate beneficiaries Currently Treatys Standard Materials Transfer Agreement SMTA details legal norms transfer states article Material shall used only purposes training agriculture structured prevents any recipient famers included acquired position visvis explicitly mentioned Are receive answer depend situation Although does prohibit useful neither recognition legitimate requesters Farmers often skills necessary therefore put place facilitate fully implementing specifically obligation distribute valuable field again restored contribute achieving paper considered possibly endorsed consider issue rubrics rights sustainable PGRFA INCREASING PEARL MILLET PRODUCTIVITY RAINFED REGIONS RAJASTHAN Pearl cereal cultivated wide main poorest Africa Board Science Technology Development Due ability withstand drought high temperatures low requirement nutrient content light climate change Therefore needed able adapt changing largest producing country approximately per year Khairwal state accounting total area Nevertheless levels among lowest nationwide due inherent mostly agroecological environment economy global level biodiversity conservation estimated grown especially rain fed yielding hybrids perform Mathur much because persistent replacement more profitable crops outcrossing hybrid cultivars planted close proximity survey conducted districts showed period decreased cultivating had Bonham cause loss recurring variety yet surveyed expressed desire reacquire their willingness pay acquisition rate par market price Resource Crops Institute SemiArid Tropics ICRISAT Additionally identified great economic developing markets species repatriation performed Yadav Bidinger Weltzien Witcombe examples out yielded developed rice Uttaranchal compared modern found ranged tha whereas average yields Reddi Singh interesting example flux already unavailability local recommendations disseminated extension officers transitioning region rainfed Commissionerate makes sense promote rather focus conventional wisdom dictates CONSTRAINTS FARMERGENBANK LINKAGES Technical superiority proven numerous cases exist doubts after having removed natural process selection years van Hintum Parzies quantity multiplication maintain viability large subset heterogeneous alter frequency thereby causing drift alteration performance adaptability This problem requires reevaluated regional varietal trials before distributed agronomic assessed true type genetically compromised playing active role evaluating making preliminary selections identifying desirable traits Nass Paterniani prebreeding promising alternative programs Prebreeding develop subsets undertaken link passport evaluation associated targeting difficult Passport data gathered every includes geographic location collection site physical characteristics habitat Genebanks relational databases would quickly certain even when integrated single searchable database tools techniques geospatial analysis bioinformatics GENESYS FIGS GRIN DIVAGIS Maxent expert knowledge target basis highly sophisticated presided Central State Seed Sub Committees CSSC SSSC institutional bodies along coordination Variety Evaluation Committee SVEC All Coordinated Programs AICRP responsible testing authorization released Seeds Act Amendment seeds must registered take notified Vyas adhere distinctness uniformity stability DUS standards Council Many although observably stable always uniform Halewood nonuniformity enables productive Ceccarelli Grando enter official Strict adherence hinders satisfy consequently standard needs adapted make exceptions Relaxing may long term goal streamlining since produced certified another way introduced affiliated truthfully labeled category subject strict monitoring certification agency guarantee practices adhered during Truthfully names uncertified name particular company officially central guaranteed followed good purity integrity quality parameters germination Rule mechanism allow acquire commercially without registration alone cannot commercial planting times hard pressed deliver grams smaller depending requester land holding hectare required means one greater what customarily give stocking density plants produce grain sow monsoon kharif season devoted impossible possess intermediaries involved assure maintenance Administrative impact coordinate Corporation Farm streamlined avoids duplication confusion calibrating sector regards solves side equation Public satisfies overall Unless given funding mandate derived met institutions marketing first step show existence companies recognize expanding creating efficient networks majority Tripp Pal liberalization larger capacity meeting corporations focuses mainly require mechanization line sowing irrigation fertilizers proper Involving problematic industry less input oriented comprised From profit perspective disincentive Hybrids lose heterotic vigor gains generation buy heterosis advantageous increases sales Private form incentive partnership sort project once responsibility assumed informal hurdles connecting orientation managers know idea Changing look ways present mandated believed thought consumer Neither dissemination holdings nor negotiate bureaucracy sufficiently Facilitating exchange intermediary steps request appropriate achieve measurable happen organized funded initiative integrate Political Current nonprofit outlaws activity Department Scientific Industrial DSIR restrictions unlikely qualify Without modifications likelihood scaling effort quantities Another consideration affects related list annex domain Multi Lateral System MLS should made treaty prior informed consent mutually terms material agreement according FAO stipulation casts doubt legality releasing inherently engaged fact receiving packet spend several cycles selecting full implies modified originally received actually carrying function akin breeder researcher Under entitled addition Hoc Advisory Multilateral helpful First recommends separate express permission above comes supplying original provider allowing redistribution suggests right instrument complex formal transaction same backing accountability circumventing avoid 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shared director deputy annual Time implementation corresponding Financial covered Benefitsharing fund NARS consist representatives Secretariat community members framework advise Departments discussions then financial division initiate projects educate agents availability stored realize incorporated Plan Planning intervention multiple believe pursue combination immediate Option longterm immediately countries strong further governing prove unwieldy shortterm More feasible consensus building negotiations counter entrenched dogma unproductive favorable Where clearly demonstrated enormous References Sharma Performance Pennisetum glaucum zone Journal Genetics Lost Volume Grains Academy Press Washington Unpublished Dulloo Brahmi Tyagi Upadhyaya Germplasm Use Asian Biotechnology Review Toward establishing links Participatory approaches FriisHansen Sthapit eds Rome Italy Barley Fertile Crescent lesson Genes Edited Brush IPGRI Center Lewis Publishers Ottawa Boca Raton Statistics Glance Year 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| Additional Sources of Nutritious, Affordable Food | CHC Staff | 2005 | Brochures & Fliers | People with Chronic Illness | As part of the 2005 Food as Medicine Campaign supported by The UPS Foundation, CHC worked in partnership with the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC), Feeding… Read more “Additional Sources of Nutritious, Affordable Food” | Multiple Authors | WHAT SOURCES LOCALLY AVAILABLE FOOD MIGHT EXIST COMMUNITY Farmers Markets and Farm Stands With more than farmers markets throughout the United States your community may have market farm stand that allows you buy produce directly from local farmer These seasonal fresh fruits vegetables like juicy ripe tomatoes curly green kale succulent peaches fragrant herbs are available for purchase just hours after being harvested Many also accept food stamps Market Nutrition Program FMNP coupons eligible senior WIC qualified mother Visit wwwlocalharvestorg farmersmarkets find wwwfnsusdagovwicSeniorFMNP SeniorFMNPoverviewhtm learn about Senior wwwfnsusdagovwicFMNPFMNPfaqshtm Your library can help with these web searches Community Supported Agriculture CSA Programs When join share harvest receive box every week Most CSAs offer but many include fruit milk bread honey eggs transportation difficult some delivery options which might dropping house central pickup location neighborhood Payment front usually expected though pricing payments over time work shares slidingscale prices based income Some sell foodassistance agencies banks pantries Remember The only products ready eat selection healthy For information locating visit wwwlocalharvestorgcsa Gardens Are interested knowing exactly whats miss vegetable ate child longer grocery store want bit exercise outside sun air Then perhaps garden Joining excellent way get affordable nutritious often grown organically One study estimates gardening add worth per year households diet Consider joining own friend nurture small wwwcommunitygardenorg UPick Farms communities guidesmaps allow easy access farms including opportunity pick page state department agriculture wwwpickyourownorg Food Banks distribute billions pounds around country Working recovery organizations nutrition services other antihunger groups education cooking classes vegetablesoften through bank operated gardens example Washington Capital Area Bank operates grows distributes chemicalfree underserved Metro Atlanta supports grow gardeners partner near wwwsecondharvestorg Grocery Store Did know there locally section Check manager area USDA Agricultural Marketing Service FARMERS MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAMWHY SHOULD INTERESTED FOODS medicine WHO CAN CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION This publication was created Association Services Agencies Congressional Hunger Center part Medicine campaign funded UPS Foundation Shopping variety high fiber vitamins nutrients contain artificial ingredients They give flexibility decide what looks good tastes best fits into ADDITIONAL NUTRITIOUS AFFORDABLE research suggests freshly picked eaten those traveled miles reach plate lot people think distributed foods better tasting priced reasonably lack fullservice this true used shopping corner stores bodegas convenience locations charge higher supermarkets not provide make positive changes Accessing sources such listed below dietary choices recommendations Doctor Registered Dietician Locally growing network resources exist will assist accessing addition presented here consider looking Policy Council vehicle important things happen communitylike increasing number Councils wwwstatefoodpolicyorg Another helpful resource Security Coalition wwwfoodsecurityorg Prammer Anita Growing Health How Industrial Production Handling Impacts Nutritional Quality Institute Trade Summer | |
| Community Food Security: Promoting Food Security and Building Healthy Food… | Mark Winne | 2004 | Special Reports & White Papers | Community Members | Domestic | On March 31, 2004 The UPS Foundation and the Congressional Hunger Center hosted a National Hunger Forum at The Keck Center of the National Academies in Washington,… Read more “Community Food Security: Promoting Food Security and Building Healthy Food Systems” | Guest Author(s) | |
| Hatching a New Ecology of Food: A guide to bringing… | Kate Taylor | 2011 | Field Reports | Rural Communities, Workers (including farm workers) | Domestic, Minneapolis, Minnesota | Hatching a New Ecology of Food: A guide to bringing an inclusive, sustainable farming system to your community presents the Rural Enterprise Center’s approach to sustainable farming… Read more “Hatching a New Ecology of Food: A guide to bringing an inclusive, sustainable farming system to your community” | Emerson Fellow | |
| The Chicago Community Food Security Initiatives Blog | Page May | 2011 | Field Reports | Community Members, Urban Communities | Chicago, Illinois | The Chicago Community Food Security Initiatives Blog profiles city-based initiatives to connect groups working for a more sustainable, equitable, and just food system. The blog also features… Read more “The Chicago Community Food Security Initiatives Blog” | Emerson Fellow | |
| Boston Farmers’ Market Incentive Programs: Increasing Access to Fresh and… | Aisha Amuda | 2011 | Field Reports | Emergency Food Recipients, Food Retailers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Boston, Domestic, Massachusetts | Boston Farmers’ Market Incentive Programs: Increasing Access to Fresh and Local Produce evaluates the effectiveness and impact of coupons as incentives for seniors and low-income shoppers at… Read more “Boston Farmers’ Market Incentive Programs: Increasing Access to Fresh and Local Produce” | Emerson Fellow | Boston Farmers Market Incentive Programs Increasing Access Fresh and Local Produce February Aisha Amuda Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Congressional Center Acknowledgements Special Thanks Cammy Watts the staff The Food Project Mass Markets Table Contents Introduction Page Methods Results Impacts Recommendations Sources Consulted Appendix While there are large number farmers markets Greater area some these struggle reach members lowincome neighborhoods city consistent basis This report will evaluate success various market incentive programs what effect they have had residents capacity shop for local produce their likelihood continue frequent fresh Many rely convenience corner stores obtain food United States million people who live areas more than one mile way from supermarket reality forces many individuals dont access vehicles spend increased travel time supermarkets grocery Not only distance transportation major factor accessing but also issue how where can greatly increase enhance particularly surrounding communities been increasing popularity rapidly throughout Commonwealth Massachusetts other still unaware benefits shopping reluctant regularly because cost factors Department Agriculture often perceived prohibitively expensive those with limited resources federal policy has instrumental Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP nutrition assistance program that provides electronic households meet eligibility requirements around income recipients now use Electronic Benefit Transfer EBT card authorize transactions purchase retailers get licensed Services USDA process payments another low Women Infants Children WIC grants funds states health care breastfeeding nonbreastfeeding postpartum women children age five nutritional risk administers FMNP fruits vegetables participants distributed coupons worth each third helps Senior SFMNP like territories federallyrecognized Indian tribal governments provide seniors honey freshcub herbs State contributed providing March PatrickMurray Administration authorized grant terminals allowing customers More locally City implemented Bounty Bucks dollarfordollar match purchases participating Commonweath addition federally state funded initiatives community organizations created coupon initiative expose them new source Ultimately designed assist changing eating behaviors include doing contribute outcomes integral security constructive suggestions further expand improve four collected analyzed pre post survey data interviewed individual coordinators redemption well aggregate across General Hospital Coupons MGH were two groups attendees News Partners Healthcare Health Fitness Expo families parents youth work TFP facilitated distribution both target about methods level education provided marked red stripe before being given out distinguish remaining events Promotion Nine received subgrants promotion targeted goal Each prepared summarized outreach managers nine person phone information mechanism through which was consumers printed redeemed resulted highest rates whether directors Projects Fruit Vegetable Coupon Seven participated learn specific details opinions perceptions recommendations improvements designs Pre habits surveys administered Individual interviews conducted seven labeled serial could tracked Veggie Prescription Ceiling Visibility Unlimited Foundation CAVU organization supports efforts healthcare underserved Wholesome Wave whose mission affordable grown all piloted Prescriptions Shikha Anand director Healthy Weight Initiative led administration Clinics family veggie prescription gathered Descriptions descriptions portion this section summarize different levels included varied forms Distribution anonymous expo Targeted attract Education wellness centers head start incentives three worked distribute any These valued printing vouchers Approximately took place June Hynes Convention sponsors system hospitals professionals overall research informational booth free event did not specifically invited participate interactive display demonstrate might buy They able website look location print map take first day second gave funding materials same Summer Youth Alumni Internship six mailed letters directly wide range backgrounds economic remainder channels offered several USDAs FMPP money used portions encourage overview illustrated Allston wanted introduce farms vendors means Charlesview Apartments Veronica Smith HononAllston Librarys EcoKids Club Gardner Pilot Academy SummerSchool AllstonBrighton Office Harvard Field Fairway Tenants direct mailing promoting August patrons eligible Seniors July Staff lesson HonanAllston Library Academys summer school grade class learned making salsa ingredients planting seeds scavenger hunt office clients final public recreation center Total Amount Money Distributed Target Population Served Received cooking demonstrations tours Medical Lowincome talks advisement BowdoinGeneva Workshops Community Servings Sessions create healthy meals courses Dorchester House Information SNAPEBT East Neighborhood Presentations Grove Hall effects consumption Mattapan South awareness Life works overweight obesity prevention administrator BMC value End Cathedral Housing Development Leads formerly sponsored mentors innercity Manager Advocate including fair site during appointments sites unknown order manager near neighborhood serve populations held workshops Geneva Avenue Head Start Elderly Pasciucco development Authority College Bound find while workshop Additionally asked providers Bowdoin Street promote recommendation eat sales participant visits From October series seminars called Kitchen Talk educate inexpensive participation seminar allocations ten sixweek course Cooking Matters Operation Frontline uses inform role allocated housing unsure results shoppers With usage redeem visit sought elder presentations homes raise importance buying foods partnered Elder Service Plan department determine best visited week staying hydrated van picked drove every Firsttime brought friends Returning senior past season build fruit vegetable attended block association meetings talk meeting Those contact future hoped customer base distributing Foley Residences performed demonstration Task Force OConley Mary Ellen McCormic West Broadway she educated bring additional following complete presurvey postsurvey may changed Sponsoring Agency Amounts Given Individuals Uphams Corner Overweight Roxbury WeighIn Alliance African American fitness Kids Futures Red Sox Northeastern University Families child caregivers Obesity physical activity Clients asthma obese Lets Get Moving Childhood Pregnant teenagers meal preparation Public Commission make choices nutritionist counsels childhood weightrelated complications pregnant after his her initial Through hundred patients diabetes nurse educates does case management Diabetic Diet sixtyeight charged lowering carbohydrate intake higher Eighteen based size ranged thirty reduce weights lower blood pressure regular coordinator organized purchased Weigh among quantities project preventing encouraging lifestyle change helping opportunity changes options medical monitoring soccer field trips walking yoga parent form classes collaboration Bread Over opportunities enrolled maintain good focus early childcare decisions Last activities open gyms ages Saturday mornings approximately ABCD challenge service session strategy training own caregiver tour amounts weeks introduced recipes prepare primary conditions such high cholesterol anemia need prenatal She advice encouraged fairs support over beginning MultiService offers services specializing natal seek instituted Teen teens gained important diet teenage mothers prizes Soda Free campaign Walk Lawrence Family Holyoke Codman Square CAVUs per month clinic comprehensive plan option attending Summary Redemption Data total Value Number proposals requesting indicated much wished allocate summarizes Percentage Redeemed Indicates unavailable ultimately originally expected Customers fewer There allotted TFPs amount shown Below Multi responses questions Tables average servings you Where usually your Less serving Supermarket Tropical Store Other Responses year shopped once influenced decision Never Quality freshness times Price Variety Convenience response aggregated described below Did How result Response Respondents All Once Some None less Waves rate majority however brief traffic heavy especially explains inconsistency Visitors came next got Attendees interacted fleetingly introduction surprising Although widespread volume under due hurried nature lack personal interaction followup recipient little simply letter explaining intent behind inviting Considering goals approaches most above Only firsttime accompanied spread quickly word mouth reached Cape Verdean Vietnamese hiring workers translation built rapport reported seeing return multiple When BucksSNAP found even using similar method appointment days coincided dates within blocks very convenient slightly successful likely explained offsite Residents would extra trip dollars incredibly strong presence approach informed Another secured attend clear back home again experience incentivized when felt necessary serious barrier helped shared subsequently visiting facilities detailed Both develop lasting skills attendance saw developments fairly its achieved greater close went spoke then believed dispel stigmas receive thought attendee great enough effective connection markedly either complexes mailings relationships never physically nor available GPA students group none immediately population unable long waiting list needs stronger sense ownership completed fourth located street Residence attempted set stigma against prices Central chance hear For twenty advantages getting associated pair Alison Smizer Eleanor Chandler said see friendly attached come walk without give unbiased opinion onsite liked items counseling sessions Recipients supplemental Compared larger context Lela Silverstein stated closer spontaneous motivation run One patient revealed store him finds places added Its Stop Shop Participants behavior intervention selfselected improving better According Lula Christopher Dudley Town Common Roslindale Cambridge Even though attested experienced disparities between want diets partake enthusiasm redeeming consume themselves half Peri LevinMcKenna believes advantage suggests extended teenager Lynch counseled programmatic inconsistent popular babies perspective necessarily perceive already vulnerable isolated During pertinent topics made Though attributed seemed disregard significance lowest aim forty actually Open Gyms Tara Agrawal really beneficial gain world familiar ones obvious disconnect going broader focused rather doctor just handing measure impact piece standardizing prerogative provider showed greatest chose hand scheduled hours transition ensure otherwise difficulty Bostons identified devoted sure connect actual building social example effort potential sustain increases keep engaging recognizing Providing help least weakest smaller address hunger potentially Various accompany deep surprisingly extensive components yet consistently period optional professional expect unclear quantity few incorporate into encouragement should tools valuable barriers price hindrances obtaining alternate Three prefer Saturdays Fields crowded weekdays client too difficult schedule workdays inconvenient heard say deterrent pricey easier claimed statistically significant allow Prior respondents hadnt After conclusion started definitely introductions having numbers starting cards incredible huge Literature Bell Judith Standish Marion Building Communities Equitable Investment Review Federal Reserve Bank San Francisco Retrieved httpwwwfrbsforgpublicationscommunityreview vol_issuebell_standishpdf Human Benefits httpwwwmassgovEeohhsdocsdtaebt_epdf Cunningham Kathy Chronic Disease Control Prevention Presentation httpwwwbphcorgprogramscib civicengagementoutreachfaithbasedleadersFormsDocumentsOrientation MaterialsChronicDiseasePreventionandControlpptpdf Fisher Andy Hot Peppers Parking Lot Peaches Evaluating Low Income Security Coalition httpwwwfoodsecurityorgHotPeppersPeachespdf Learn accept httpwwwfnsusdagovsnapebtfmhtm httpwwwfnsusdagov wicseniorFMNPseniorfmnpoverviewhtm Affordable Nutritious Measuring Understanding Deserts Their Consequences Report Congress Administrative Publication Washington Ver Ploeg Michele httpwwwersusdagovPublicationsAPAP httpwwwfnsusdagovwicfmnp fmnpfaqshtm Winne Mark Promoting Systems httpwwwfoodsecurityorgPerspectivesOnCFSpdf Personal Communication Brissette November Iceland Michael Flynt Nicole December Gregory Bradley Harrison Jay KelseyWatts Vera September Morris Vivien Ostrander Meghan Rosher Lou Smileye Johnothan Allison Wirth Cathy Lewis Lincoln Dear ParentsGuardians our fully engaged working land relief hope sharing stories insights delighted offer thankful generously grow sample Our variety growing You North Shore please check locations httpthefoodprojectorgfarmers Thank entrusting positive Sincerely Julien Goulet Director |
| Urban Agriculture Youth Program | Saleem Hue Penny | 2003 | Urban Communities, Youth | Domestic, Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Urban Agriculture Youth Program serves as a planning document for the creation of an urban agriculture youth program designed to educate and employ youth residing in the… Read more “Urban Agriculture Youth Program” | Emerson Fellow | Developing Youth Program Address Community Food Security Milwaukees Near North Side Saleem Hue Penny Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Cooperation with The Task Force Milwaukee Table Contents Introduction page Birth the Fondy Market Connections and Support Growth Establishing Core Topics Creating Goals Objectives Evaluation Strategy Strengthening Partnerships Curriculum Considerations Building Budget Searching for Staff Finding Funding Future Recommendations Conclusion List Appendices Appendix Acknowledgements Center III USDA Projects Grants Qualitative Quantitative Research Strategies Guidelines Selecting Formal Data Collection Method VII Informal VIII Electronic Resources Coalition Tool Schedules Timeline Weekly Schedule XII Daily XIII Project Agreement XIV Sample FMYP XVI not XVII XVIII Hiring Director Process XIX Job Description XXI XXII Sources Consider XXIII Participant Recruitment Various Suggestions XXIV Works Cited Page Something fundamentally wrong local food system located within worlds most wealthy country when residents that community can find three five varieties fried chicken yearround but finding fresh produce even peak summerpresents logistical challenge Add this reality often easier obtain emergency pantry than receive maintain stamp benefits bleak picture failing security begins come into focus Unfortunately isolated example common rendering many Americas urban centers One such near north side Wisconsin This densely populated area approximately two miles northwest downtown one citys impoverished segregated areas neighborhood corresponding zip code comprised roughly people which live below poverty level median annual household income only About neighborhoods population are children segregation illustrated fact black white comprise Many face educational limitations shown attend college adults age older did graduate from high school Directly relating experience unemployment rate For state compared job opportunities tend lowskill lowpaying work severe lack quality employment increases challenges accessing affordable nutritious Strikingly those families sufficient transportation still difficulty obtaining due absence highquality retailers leads poor nutritional choices underdeveloped cooking skills both increase undernutrition Other major factors reduce life safe civic gathering spots variety positive youth Fortunately aforementioned socioeconomic remedied organization working solutions these problems HTFM partnered University WisconsinMilwaukee UWM complete comprehensive geomapping specific census tracts inner city including research showed equivalent socalled convenience stores offering lessthannutritious prices higher large suburban grocers also codes examined redeem million worth annually System Advisory Council hoc coalition representing institutions throughout reviewed HTFMUWM findings recommended series economic development strategies implemented Among recommendations were creation farmers markets public shareduse kitchens gardens establishing more retail outlets began surveying market patrons growers distributors learn about shopping patterns customer demographics spending similar manner surveyed caterers groups restaurants Upon survey completion became clear creating kitchen incubator viable possibilities concluded facility where could purchase locallyproduced access fullscale commercial smallbusiness would address social health needs reasons decided spearhead project phase consists expandingrebuilding existing outdoor Fond Lac Avenue constructing indoor prepared foods converting year old City rental space equipment jobtraining Currently has finished completed onethird capital campaign entire see order varied combination shortterm longterm projects necessary Complementing goals daytoday operations distribution network coordinates Programs include organizing distributing pantries County delivering surplus freshperishable administering Emergency Assistance TEFAP Commodity Supplemental CSFP Both programs federallyfunded administered HTFMs short long term approaches alleviating hunger directly tied its mission statement believes every person right adequate obtained dignity works prevent malnutrition providing need today promoting policies they tomorrow derived concept states individuals should have culturally appropriate all times previously mentioned already place help achieve Whenever possible prevention effective reaction same true regarding senseless enter jungle teeming snakes insects wearing shorts insect repellant expect emerge bitefree But ways what happening figuratively better equip strengthen recently expand efforts target underserved populations communityyouth effectively education meaningful crucial devastating cycles reversed early must provide knowledge tools succeed other words prepare unscathed charged program designed educate employ residing communities What follows presentation stages goal take reader through various process conceptualization steps implementation Although was developed agency presenting any individual looking develop follow suggestions outlined recognize framework There numerous resources explored developing successful resource consider entering challenging frustrating yet very important Before proceeding acknowledge following organizations their influence support Jeff Boward staff Farm Minneapolis Marty OKeefe Outdoor Leadership professor Warren Wilson College Asheville Competitive full list acknowledgements contact information provided Pair kid farmer let hang out lets call day stated start well result applied Congressional Washington Fellows eager antihunger antipoverty arenas part yearlong fellowship placed notforprofit agencies government communitybased spend six months engaged ranging materials earned tax credit members create policy councils enroll breakfast plan granted services myself When arrived faced unique consultant faces limited month duration placement some advantages able approach taskathand relatively objective eye Not being member allowed step back look issues rather trying midst advantage came traditional basically fly outoftown specialist them tell how fix outproblem solved sometimes changes made cannot sustained because developer failed establish infrastructure implement new outside free drama confusion communitys politics therefore likely cross invisible turf lines run However outsider lacks credibility who resided whole Often without longtime gatekeepers impossible gain circles begin brings first stepdeveloping connections variables equation extrapolated far knew involve Centerwhich includes marketwhich employs youthsome 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| Food Policy Councils: Practice and Possibility | Sarah Borron | 2003 | Field Reports | Community Members, Policymakers | Domestic, Eugene, Oregon | Food Policy Councils: Practice and Possibility reports on the role of Food Policy Councils in the Community Food Security movement, which build and support partnerships among anti-hunger,… Read more “Food Policy Councils: Practice and Possibility” | Emerson Fellow | Food Policy Councils Practice and Possibility Sarah Marie Borron Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Congressional Center HungerFree Community Report Eugene Oregon February Table Contents Acknowledgements PART Council Basics Introduction Members Structure Tasks Challenges Developing Lane County Background Finding Place Government Networking with Other Organizations Works Cited Profiles Austin Texas Berkeley California Hartford Connecticut Iowa Knoxville Tennessee Onondaga New York Portland Tahoma System Washington State Toronto Ontario Stakeholder Involvement Charts Online Resources See wwwlanefoodorgfoodpolicycouncils III Directory There are number people organizations that have enabled work deserve heartfelt thanks Thanks FOOD for hosting all the staff making our office place where care community translates into each other Jen Jessica Susan been tremendous colleagues Justin Kathryn folks upstairs Henry indeed who made FFLC cheery Coalition Board particularly Research Committee its support well Both these inspired their improve Countys food system Lauren Maul intern writing three policy council profiles part her authorship credited within Kim providing wonderful home sending here hunger fellows help see national context USDA Projects Grant program funding project which this report was written Finally whose able describe You broken ground exciting field seeds planted there will bear fruit long time come Most local policies extent they exist not occur coordinated fashion municipal governments Health departments cover nutrition safety planning addresses land use Issues such access may addressed transportation outside government through nonprofit banks antihunger The growing security movement links sustainable agriculture groups encourages examining issues together councils embodiment vision state city developed first focus explicitly related Since then cities counties even few states created address holistically These projects communities overall farmers farming practices Overall members translate sometimes disconnected areas common terms transform winlose situations winwin opportunities communitys health economy environment McRae This describes how uniquely make translations from barriers result more foodsecure typically diverse representing many different sectors involved include processors wholesalers distributors grocers restaurateurs advocates school representatives religious leaders scholars concerned citizens voluntary appointed positions Departments Agriculture Transportation Economic Development county represented advises 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| Community Food Security 101: What’s the Food System Got To… | Bridget Murphy, Amy Matthews | 2003 | Field Reports | Community Members | Arizona, Domestic, Phoenix, Tucson | Community Food Security 101: What’s the Food System Got To Do With It? is an interactive education tool giving participants a “tour” of the global food system… Read more “Community Food Security 101: What’s the Food System Got To Do With It?” | Emerson Fellow | Interactive Educational Tool Community Food Security practical concept that gives fresh breath life the antihunger movement face rising hunger and increasing alienation from our food sources community security gaining momentum Conduct workshop catalyze change your Association Arizona Banks Bank Tucson Developed Amy Matthews Bridget Murphy Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellows January Table Contents Introduction Facilitator Checklist Instructions Key Term Definitions Script Discussion Questions Works Cited Web Resources Appendix Character Cards Signs interactive educational tool walks participants through system Through this tour explore wide range social economic environmental issues current structure second part they engage discussion possible changes for making more equitable The goal present way understandable relevant Participants will actively engaged thinking about why important what can made their connects poverty sustainable agriculture environment health development Bringing together these related seeks create just Healthy systems ensure all people have access nutritious times nonemergency means Many audiences benefit Use with staff volunteers board members other interested workshops conferences trainings meetings Groups are ideal Large groups could also make good use simply observing informative entertaining Allow minutes Part least Adding extra pieces based interests extend This found Coalition website under wwwfoodsecurityorg script was developed during time Visit wwwhungercenterorg information program ____ Sign Planet 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| Urban Agriculture in Hartford | Shana McDavis-Conway | 2004 | Field Reports | Community Members, Policymakers, Service Providers | Connecticut, Domestic, Hartford | Urban Agriculture in Hartford is a multi-component presentation on the benefits, challenges, and potential of urban agriculture, including specific recommendations for the city of Hartford, that is… Read more “Urban Agriculture in Hartford” | Emerson Fellow | Farming the City Urban Agriculture Hartford presentation Shana McDavisConway Emerson National Hunger Fellow Food System What Neighbors turning vacant lot into community garden apartment dweller growing cherry tomatoes their window Children planting vegetable school Greenhouses filled with gourmet herbs sold restaurants rooftop plants gardener selling her peppers farmers market families buying food that was grown less than mile away Growing and other plant animal products around city Producing processing marketing response demand urban consumers uses intensive production methods recycles wastes resources Added Values Red Hook Farmers Market Can for Provide jobs job training economic development Increase access fresh vegetables fruits few supermarkets Enable lowincome grow own minimal cost local Encourage pride provide space outdoor gatherings revitalize neighborhoods safe place exercise play Else Make more beautiful livable Community Recycle waste foster environmentalism Prevent Crime service opportunities nonviolent offenders Bring new residents visitors Reduce blight contaminated lots Nuestras Raices gardeners bringing crops Why builds Hartfords strengths while helping solve many challenges Assets Active welldefined Ethnic diversity The Park Connecticut Rivers Residents immigrants agricultural knowledge experience wealth past present Open Space Innovative nature programs Annie Fisher Mary Hooker Schools More Existing Gardens Dynamic experienced organizations Some remaining regional agriculture infrastructure focus youth Momentum Renewal greenhouse Holyoke are impacted numerous social factors affect quality life discourage positive change These compounded serious health risks related diet inactive lifestyles environment Challenges abandoned buildings Lack produce currently has only one supermarket over people Job loss Lowpaying had annual incomes Obesity adults were obese double state average Poverty students district live below poverty line negative perceptions neighborhood survey identified main concerns illegal drugs unemployment crime litter Insecurity households some level insecurity Low rates physical activity limited ways High air pollution diseases like asthma respiratory disease highest unproductive land Rates weight nutrition hypertension diabetes Could Look Like Forprofit Farms Nonprofit Prison Apartment Greenhouse Backyard Container Rooftop Value Brooklyn Other Cities Area Have Most cities Here examples New Haven Britain Springfield Providence Worcester Boston Actions take Support Many growers not they 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| Resources & Reality: Food Security in Pima County | Elizabeth Whelan | 2004 | Field Reports | Community Members | Arizona, Domestic, Tucson | Resources & Reality: Food Security in Pima County is a complete website exploring the diverse and unique array of food security resources in the Tucson area, including… Read more “Resources & Reality: Food Security in Pima County” | Emerson Fellow | |
| The WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) in Allegheny County:… | Roxanne Caines | 2004 | Field Reports | Emergency Food Recipients, Food Retailers, Workers (including farm workers) | Domestic, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh | The WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) in Allegheny County: Barriers to Participation and Recommendations for a Stronger Future identifies challenges that prevent utilization of the FMNP… Read more “The WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) in Allegheny County: Barriers to Participation and Recommendations for a Stronger Future” | Emerson Fellow | |
| Bridging the Technological Divide: A Guide to Accepting Food Stamps… | Lucinda Megill | 2005 | Field Reports | Community Members, Food Retailers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients, Workers (including farm workers) | Domestic, Louisiana, New Orleans | Bridging the Technological Divide: A Guide to Accepting Food Stamps at Farmer’s Markets details the process of making food stamp acceptance a reality at outdoor farmer’s markets,… Read more “Bridging the Technological Divide: A Guide to Accepting Food Stamps at Farmer’s Markets” | Emerson Fellow | Bridging the Technological Divide guide accepting Food Stamps farmers markets Emerson National Hunger Fellowship HungerFree Community Report Lucinda Megill Table Contents Introduction Security Becoming authorized retailer Systems Third Party Processors Launching Final Comments Appendix AVendor Handout BPress release and press ideas The same year that Crescent City Farmers Market opened Louisiana announced would changing from paper coupons Electronic Benefit Transfer EBT market was set New Orleans parking lot with electricity telephone access because these technological problems unable connect local lowincome shoppers federal dollars Accepting winwinwin situation small family fishers businesses benefit spent their stands customers fresh products neighborhood economy benefits multiplier effect which shows Stamp least double circulation such then why dont more across country accept food stamps One major obstacle one how phone line hurdle dividethe following help make sense maze authorizations electronic money nuts bolts getting word out this you will find tips steps for becoming vendor about exactly some information companies sell pointofsale machines handle transactions addition plugs into increasing security your community understand our process Our Story each section condition all residents obtain safe culturally acceptable nutritionally adequate diet through sustainable system maximizes selfreliance social justice Mike Hamm Anne 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| Quick! Delicious! Healthy Recipes on a Budget! | Shireen Cama | 2005 | Field Reports | Community Members, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients, Urban Communities | Domestic, New York, New York | Quick! Delicious! Healthy Recipes on a Budget! is a recipe booklet with nutritious, inexpensive, and easy to prepare dishes that promotes the benefits of buying locally grown… Read more “Quick! Delicious! Healthy Recipes on a Budget!” | Emerson Fellow | and serve Nutrients per Serving Yield servings size about cups Calories Total Fat grams Saturated Cholesterol milligrams Sodium ounce can plum tomatoes cup water teaspoon salt cans black beans drained chopped cilantro optional Adapted from Vegetable the Month Club FoodChange Winter Squash Black Bean Chili Estimated Cost Just serving Some common winter squash are butternut acorn Hubbard Learn More About Food Stamps Call FOODNYC You will need fresh lime juice limes clove garlic finely minced jalapeo chile seeded make sure wear gloves wash hands well with soap after handling vegetable canola oil rinsed white canelli navy pound green trimmed cut into inch pieces What large bowl whisk together jalapeno Slowly drizzle while whisking until dressing blended Add toss Cover put refrigerator marinate Steam they crisptender minutes Drain run under cold When you ready salad Sprinkle remaining over Toss room temperature ThreeBean Salad Cilantro Chile Dressing Green high fiber low calories rich vitamins lean ground beef onion celery pepper cubed diced paprika frozen peas small carrots uncooked rice skillet brown drain off fat rest ingredients Mix Cook medium heat cover boiling Reduce simmer for Serve hot gram Quick Beef Casserole Delicious HeartHealthy Latino Recipes NIH cooked lower amount |
| Small Talks for Big Change: Conversations around Getting and Growing… | Amanda Wagner | 2006 | Field Reports | Community Members, Service Providers | Arizona, Domestic, Tucson | Small Talks for Big Change: Conversations around Getting and Growing Good Food is a compilation of community discussions. It includes community members’ perceptions, words, and ideas about… Read more “Small Talks for Big Change: Conversations around Getting and Growing Good Food” | Emerson Fellow | small talks for big change conversations around getting and growing good food Prepared Amanda Wagner Emerson National Hunger Fellow With support from February Community Food Bank Page Table Contents Executive Summary Introduction Themes Issues Ideas problems with unemployment underemployment education housing health accessibility transportation agerelated concerns inappropriateness current assistance immigration international issues waste efficiency distribution decisionmaking policymaking budgeting resourcemanagement locally possibilities positivities working together community exchanges environmental resource inaccessible vocabulary attitude perception time race culture whitepeople lettuce Projects Partnerships Recommendations Future Research Action Appendix The Security Center Fellowship Give YOUR ideas increasingly apparent communitybased work that the process which changes are made just important end result Emphasis specifically participation social has led report now your hands approximately members including recent immigrants service providers youth teachers city council staff graduate students representatives neighborhood associations discussed well their thoughts IGetting Based two significant emerged First lack goodpaying employment second about efficiently preparing preserving Other factors include high healthcare costs emergency management IIGrowing Interest was included people exchanging resources establishing ownership There were also questions environment desert ways can grown how become more involved More explicit discussion needed talk systems other like age geography gender affect peoples ability get grow IIISpecific Proposals Local projects address most supported jobs afford serious problem Specific suggested during Commercial kitchens jobcreation Intergenerational 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Herreras Building ValueNetworks Mission Through advocacy acquisition storage anticipate meet Improve promoting advocating collaboratively equitable regional supports strengthens Programs councils Councils improve representation business producers nonprofits academic institutions elected officials maintaining relationships Faith Education Advocacy partnership maintenance volunteering justice integrity faith federal wellbeing Markets Market provides naturally Tuesday mornings customers clients Santa Cruz River Thursday evenings west side accept AZFMNP vouchers cash Demonstration square foot northwest corner grounds organically bins greenhouse spacious hen house promotes methods peaceful Home Gardening Assistance existing motivation materials gardener Sonora Desert Compost seeds starter plants Measurement Management Data collection Evaluation evaluation informs programming Snak Paks weekend backpacks full snacks Value Foods Store Mobile mobile travels meats dairy dry goods Currently 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| Community Food Assessment Map Project | Samuel Raskin | 2006 | Field Reports | Community Members | Domestic, Kentucky, Louisville | Community Food Assessment Map Project is a map of community food assessment results using GIS technology. The maps have been distributed throughout Kentucky, and are used both… Read more “Community Food Assessment Map Project” | Emerson Fellow | Why its Easier Get Burger than Broccoli West Broadway The geography food insecurity Louisville with focus the End and East Downtown Samuel Raskin Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Community Farm Alliance February Food exists here communities that make Louisvilles are insecure meaning many individuals families living not have access enough healthy This injustice created related set problems Like other low income color across nation retail sector does meet local demand leaving community members without good options for buying within their neighborhoods Since residents vehicles they become marooned desert where cannot purchase nutritious foods necessary Often only remaining option these buy readily available unhealthy especially fast result standard lower parts risk health Map Nord Mark Andrews Margaret Putting Table Household security Amber Waves Feb Vol issue ERS USDA httpwwwfooddesertsorg Vosoris Nichola Tarasuk Valerie Insufficiency Associated Poorer Health American Society Nutritional Sciences Nutr January Geography demographics stretches north from Algonquin Parkway Roy Wilkins Drive includes Park Hill Duvalle Chickasaw Shawnee Portland California Parkland Russell According last census about inhabitants African region also home White people whom live neighborhood very poor tract average median household half Jefferson Countywide some drops below less county composed Phoenix Smoketown Shelby similar Ends inhabit them Census population housing Kentucky State Data Center Summary File Poverty striking when averaged Race Income Region Population Average Median Tract County Store locations prices cost quality depends city Market basket research conducted LouisvilleJefferson spring confirms vary greatly depending purchased Researchers surveyed stores price availability item market reflects USDAs pyramid eating recommendations Their findings were dismal shows lowincome areas likely spend most hardest time getting high major problem underserved types carry selection priced supermarkets superstores provide customers best combination affordability compared sellers see tables both map Neither has superstore Although there still significantly Throughout full service grocer per wide ratio every Making Connections Research Fall Conducted Assessment Advisory Team RAT Chair Lisa Markowitz Anthropology University wwwmypyramidgov Metro Department listing all restaurants licensed sell For purpose this study counted natural grocers three store carried almost discount convenience gas completely missing Both feature however outlets Convenience abundant but come another Shaffer Amanda Persistence LAs Grocery Gap Justice Urban Environmental Policy Institute Occidental College Availability different Type Percentage Basket Items Carried Supermarket With Gas Without PharmacyDrugstore General Stores Discount Grocers Superstore charge higher any aside hyperexpensive important because accessible type retailer Because forced great deal shopping costs roughly more supermarket table appears lowest figure misleading grocery researchers found items accounted Prices Good Price Superstores Hows Another previously mentioned sprinkled throughout inferior goods offer experience They messy disorganized long slow lines cash register However offering second rate buyers Even first tier national chains These quotes illustrate sold chain located farmers asked anonymous shopper who lived you eat fruits vegetables And she responded Yeah cause availableits hard find fresh produce storeI bought iceberg lettuce Kroger looks then cut open inside brown wilted situation much same reported CFA member lives Second Street caters lot elderly meat grade one You can tell put ice box overnight stinks dont choice cant get out statements representative what Considering two attests difficulty finding small pilot survey gauge attitudes held came results When range respondents disagreed how felt statement visit side town struck clean attractive strongly agreed What else Fast While lack sources affordable share little fill gap saturated fat nutrition asset Harmful abound main clogged artery stretching through mile stretch features never walk cholesterol packed hamburger equivalent Along Long John Silvers McDonalds Indis Fried Chicken Rallys taco bell addition numerous including limited Pizza Hut KFC Castle Wendys Hot Seat Survey Stacy Brooks September Healthy Foods Local Farms Conference Ebbeling Cara Pawlak Dorota Ludwig David Childhood Obesity publichealth crisis common sense cure August Lancet seller Vehicle Getting could simply into vehicle drive preferred would unfortunately notwithstanding Residents far part percentage households single varies least impacted places number over rest percentages rarely often concentrations Comparing Households Access Area Within traditionally populations even others include mothers nonEnglish speakers disabled groups twice Members Traditionally Underserved Populations Central South combine create reasonable There usually either matters worse few adequate better See HCT Kentuckiana Regional Transportation Agency KIPDA Travel Ibid above circles radii drawn around stated earlier our currently shop considered walking distance trip foot groceries show acceptable bulk addresses such vast majority easily case huge portions locally unacceptable Low should pay People deserve variety Enders Downtowners choose want hamburgers which products |
| Building Health and Wealth: Assessing Potential Benefits and Raising Awareness… | Natalie Valpiani | 2006 | Field Reports | Advocates (including legal advocates), Children, Food Retailers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Domestic, Kentucky, Louisville | Building Health and Wealth: Assessing Potential Benefits and Raising Awareness of the WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program in Louisville Metro, Kentucky is a two-part toolkit for advocates… Read more “Building Health and Wealth: Assessing Potential Benefits and Raising Awareness of the WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program in Louisville Metro, Kentucky” | Emerson Fellow | Building Health and Wealth Assessing Potential Benefits Raising Awareness the WIC FMNP Louisville Metro Natalie Halbach Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Community Farm Alliance February How Use this Toolkit This toolkit provides resources for advocates interested how Farmers Market Nutrition Program increases access healthy foods lowincome mothers children while growing economic opportunities farmers The divided into two main sections first section assesses need Kentucky potential benefits program second half consists tools examples raising community awareness support Each chapter has been written that can understood independently others Table Contents links directly information addresses specific interests needs Acknowledgements Creating report required hard work advice expertise many people particularly grateful Jessica Anderson Department Agriculture sharing about Cynthia Sullivan Susan Borders helping navigate nutritionists West their stories passion women they serve also staff organizations have supported especially Deborah Webb Director her ideas John Kelly Congressional Center his guidance Finally special thanks Samuel Raskin fieldsite partner fellow challenging enthusiasm fighting hunger Fellowship project develops effective leaders with deep understanding poverty empowers them find innovative solutions end year fellows six months communitybased all over country involved local level then complete national Washington including advocacy think tanks federal agencies Part One Need Executive Summary Background Introduction Hurting Limited Access Healthy Food Losing Their Livelihood Impacts Changed Eating Patterns Improved Economic Opportunity Opportunities Urban Economies Conclusion Bibliography Two Advocacy Understanding Funding Process Pilot Project Designing Successful Sample Record Keeping Forms Coupons Participant Flier Requirements Application Form Partnering With Media Crafting Quality Press Release Releases Organizing Communities Writing Newsletter Article Articles Fact Sheet Customers Organizations Resources More Information Support Contact institutions state may helpful interest Congress established increase fresh locally grown fruits vegetables young grow market examines health outcomes disparities food issues smallscale looks might address these based provided other communities case example use guide own budgets lack supermarkets threaten ability families living End protect eating well White African American were overweight obese East Downtown home more than participants only nearly same neighborhoods households not vehicle Residents often shop nearby convenience stores sell little produce Though fight obesity chronic disease patients eat five servings each day Children foodinsecure are likely fair poor struggling afford replace dependence tobacco new crops out three raised Tobacco enabled farms remain small ended lost between Examining counties demonstrates facing ate because said plan throughout participating increased sales result would generate extra million farmlevel income raise per farm direct marketing average Strong markets traffic businesses provide from which urban entrepreneurs launch products hang balance future one everrising floundering economy builds both wealth proves tool tip favor former What Special Supplemental Women Infants popularly known safeguard supplemental nutrition counseling education referrals social services pregnant breastfeeding nonbreastfeeding postpartum infants age who found nutritionally atrisk month used vouchers purchase nutritious merchants nationwide supplement operated achieve goals First enhances package enabling qualified recipients Second supports customer base partnership government funds Federal cash grants cover costs administrative make total cost pay State governments must match remaining Thus states entire States choose exceed matching amount order expand agriculture distribute coupons redeem unprepared herbs approved received They benefiting authorized accept United Services September October less years old increasing participated generated revenue grant worth current funding Kentuckys able participate operates cooperation Branch Cabinet Family component during consultations Division Distribution within coordinates reimburses administration equaled approximately appropriated Additional met determines wishes whether will distributed family units individual participant During season issued full benefited minimum however spent means probably far impacted Which Counties Participate Current levels too low every county took part administrators determine receive According coordinator geography influences money allocated across following Web Telephone interview December And gained Jefferson County seventyseven does could gain opportunity through list serviced httpwwwkyagrcomcons_psfoodprogramsFMNPcountymarketareinhtm Individual apply without satisfy preliminary set criteria being registered legal entity Secretary office person willing collect reimburse meets conditions number factors See page evaluate applying Case Study largest population any operating area impetus Nearly benefit enhanced However coordinators unable greater last official explained cannot fund its budget nothing left rest Expanding reach prove highly beneficial bolster members strong availability focus situation potentially currently numbers here pertain framework finding similar connections cities making organize Smallscale residents areas limited uses study CFA statewide grassroots organization works importance familyscale worked since efforts creating urbanrural underserved building establish Portland neighborhood accepts Electronic Based Transfer EBT cards public summer Smoketown Shelby Park began assessment look demographic data system These projects frustrations struggle feed quality near homes When personal examined combination high rates socioeconomic difficulties face demonstrate action help groups unique Shawnee Markets conduct pilot gauge results along organizers merged city inhabitants mayor now serves head twentysix form Council For remainder referred short focuses child rate averages compared countywide time census median household averaged tracts hovered around some parts drops below live zip codes trends specifically among visit clinics located grocery concludes explanation circumstances 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| A Community Food Assessment of Washington, D.C. | Dana Conroy | 2006 | Field Reports | Advocates (including legal advocates), Community Members, Policymakers, School Staff | Domestic, Washington, DC | A Community Food Assessment of Washington, D.C. details research findings and provides action-oriented recommendations for program enhancements, community organizing, and policy advocacy. Noteworthy within the assessment are… Read more “A Community Food Assessment of Washington, D.C.” | Emerson Fellow | Assessment Community Food Security Washington February Acknowledgements This assessment was written and prepared Dana Conroy Congressional Hunger Center Fellow Solutions would like acknowledge thank the following organizations individuals for providing information analysis data general guidance support Research Action Harvest Local Alliance FreshFarm Markets Capital Area Bank State Education Office Department Health particular WIC CSFP Offices Garden Resources GROW The Trust USDA Economic Service Nutrition Bill Cooper For questions comments about this please contact Connecticut Ave Suite wwwdchungerorg TABLE CONTENTS Page Executive Summary Key Recommendations Introduction III Analyses Districts Grocery Stores Convenience CarryOuts Farmers Market Program School Gardens SHARE Network Cooperative Supported Agriculture Programs Emergency Appendix Map Poverty Information Locations Schedules Further Insecurity United States defines food insecurity limited uncertain availability nutritionally adequate safe foods ability acquire acceptable socially ways mean having use emergency supplies eating less than necessary get buying extremely inexpensive that are not sufficient enough maintain normal diet EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Plan End Childhood Nations has been completed project FRAC dedicated fighting hunger obesity improving nutrition health wellbeing children families District Columbia year organization partnership with Share Our Strength will begin implementation tenyear strategic plan end childhood nations capital acknowledges strongest resources have fight federal programs Therefore many goals focus expanding access utilization such Stamp child Special Supplemental Women Infants Children also focuses ensuring growth occurs where expansion needed all able work their capacity Also stresses importance increasing economic security education residents way people who ultimately need depend them long term knowledge ensure they consume nutritious regular basis Purpose alludes but best learn more consult Get Facts Guide Federal purpose provide indepth look systems promote community preventionoriented concept supports development enhancement sustainable communitybased strategies improve lowincome households healthful increase selfreliance communities own needs comprehensive responses local farm issues identifies what place can help prevent looks viable new options creating practices benefit insecure answers What barriers from dignified times currently exist How build strong through better management Although largest piece puzzle there other pieces contribute how healthy affordable grocery stores convenience carryouts farmers markets schools supported agriculture CSAs cooperatives gardens These different approaches highlighted hopes presented here compliment lead secure prosperous While expand existing recommendations deal most pressing concerns important government businesses aid against today near future these examinations underlying page numbers noted Two Year Goals Create store financing initiative Advocate city money supermarket underserved areas encourage developers investors match funds done successfully Philadelphia should accomplished FMNP Ease process licensing permitting both processes reduce fees come along participate market system thereby amount fresh available Begin FarmtoSchool initiatives Farmtoschool connect farms school cafeterias incorporate fruits vegetables They prevention involved approach Buying Clubs Perform outreach stamp recipients continually rely banks concerning affordability accessibility club significantly lowers costs participants CSA which seasonal drop off points Provide funding subsidize shares Currently only one Banks Clagett Farm makes point cost There requires some supplemental Organizing Organize ANCs around problems lack members untapped resource advocating changes Underserved neighborhoods speak themselves make voices heard publicize SHAREs Project BrainFood Youth Skills Operation Frontline teach ages utilized greatest Five Metropolitan Transit Authority WMATA discounted free metro bus fares traveling buy groceries Until built alternative forms assistance Require wish establish higherincome same number equal across Eat Smart Buy campaign Encourage products distributors while simultaneously engaging larger effort Run conjunction ones started lowerincome unification Eliminate eligibility requirement seniors must DCs Commodity order eligible coupons excluding Fast Restaurants collective power purchase healthier wholesale companies associations taxincentives fast establishments menu items meet newest guidelines time efficient easily accessible sources INTRODUCTION Who Insecure From average percentage means approximately had count ate bought Residents likely those living below poverty line form program income level family three gross monthly limit People live risk because treated flexible expense Bills car payments rent priority expenses purchasing often first when gets tight tables signify levels high Source NeighborhoodInfo Neighborhood Profiles Council Wards Rates Ward Rate clearly show highest east river rates map denotes ward lines Overall East River Percentage Agenda Issue Scan GROCERY STORES Access defined regional national chain main necessities Even might cannot shopping large disparities signifies locations twentythree major Districtfour Giants Whole Foods sixteen Safeways good considering land size Note two chains area over reveals does Safeway Milwaukee Place closed its doors however official plans million square foot Giant old Camp Simms National Guard site Alabama being chair Advisory Commission Sandra Seegars reports outside Maryland flowing stay within existed acknowledged smaller grocers sell prices little selection traditional example may just milk bananas Urban Institutes Retail Challenges Analysis Six Categories stated citys located predominately AfricanAmerican parts town found majority white populationshave employees lowest service consistent ratio shown Empty shelves seen August USDAs ERS study assessed were determined weeks worth measured requirements Thrifty list deemed comprise possible serves benchmark allotments surveyed accepted stamps supermarkets independent discount storesin determine clarify rest refers particularly section refer labeled Additionally part business location Discount category chose represent group specialty redemptions occurred carried staple goods produce meat included under separate terms did missing relation type out equates TFP expensive averaged total listed dollar totaled assumed fact shop lists compared according poor slightly higher due categories could potentially theory pay studys sample too small prove findings statistically significant Table differences Missing Items Total Cost All Types Survey Weekly Chain Supermarkets Located zip code Less Independent 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| Making Stone Soup: Community-Driven Efforts to End Hunger in Utah | Cecilia Cárdenas-Navia, Larisa Bowman | 2006 | Field Reports | Community Members, Emergency Food Recipients, Rural Communities, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Domestic, Salt Lake City, Utah | Making Stone Soup: Community-Driven Efforts to End Hunger in Utah is an educational booklet that highlights community food security models, specifically local wellness policies and assessments, as… Read more “Making Stone Soup: Community-Driven Efforts to End Hunger in Utah” | Emerson Fellow | Making Stone Soup CommunityDriven Efforts End Hunger Utah publication Utahns Against Project Coordinators Cecilia CrdenasNavia and Larisa Bowman Bill Emerson National Fellows Class Congressional Center Supervisor Gina Cornia Executive Director Special thanks Councilman Jesse Garcia Department Workforce Services Even Start Adult Education Team Julie Metos the Action for Healthy Kids Mary Ellen Lykins Head Program Midtown Community Health Ogden GIS Map School District Wellness Committee OgdenWeber Partnership Your Connection YCC Youth City Parents individuals who graciously completed our survey UAH creates political public will end hunger Founded nonprofit organization first coordinated emergency food distributions worked with faithbased agencies increase awareness grew recognized importance policy legislation meet needs hungry The agency established itself statewide advocate dedicated promoting improving federal nutrition programs Our initiatives include informing legislators their communities providing resources assistance individual clients engaging state community groups antihunger efforts not only identifying barriers access across but also devising alternative solutions that strengthen local economies ensuring right all aim improve lives eliminate ABOUT UTAHNS AGAINST HUNGER ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Introduction What Food Security Show Tell Bringing Farm Share Harvest Assessing Needs Overweight Undernourished Sitting down Local Policies Profile Survey This Viva Latinidad Looking Latest Trend Students Are Smart Future Directions Resources TABLE CONTENTS MAKING STONE SOUP INTRODUCTION evident from astounding number are insecure andor impoverished network still meeting Some neighbors being cared strong would hope reverse this situation must address insecurity where exists here home Furthermore look ourselves longterm vision ending one which come together reclaim system devise new ways ensure members have adequate nutritious foods conceptualizing reminded familiar childhood fable three weary travelers arrive night village bearing empty pot villagers themselves hide little they turn away But claim everything need fill water set over roaring fire After announcing making stone soup each traveler great ceremony pulls his pocket drops into Despite initial skepticism like say place take care pride having values help other through hard times everyone has chance succeed Yet live poverty That every ten people forty percent these children under age eighteen seventh highest rate tenth country lack enough ones basic without relying services defined uneasy painful sensation caused can lead malnutrition time Since inception almost thirty years ago been leading recognize important role Utahs plays helping lowincome last year put table addition supports provide participants nutritional economic benefits Stamp assisted while average daily participation Lunch was students They array organizations whether service providers nonprofits projects substance much meat vegetables Just spice adds flavor make worth eating elected officials responsible funding work viable better able Lastly growing numbers uniting behind innovative Binding broth several examples phenomenon farmtoschool gleaning security assessments school wellness policies profile significantly diverse relatively town residents beginning reconsider collective excited participate locallybased communitydriven create just sustainable you join own offer added Finally delicious overflowing enjoyed leave next day restored its past splendor thriving lesson never forgotten moral story clear Individually cupboards appear bare collectively feast contribution many lot entire Not fed shared sense responsibility anothers wellbeing see such Similar stones advocates leaders taking initiating various health WHAT COMMUNITY FOOD SECURITY Imagine neighborhood city any group connected whose working healthy affordable farmer negotiates high principal fresh fruits meals cooperate another buy plot land start supported agriculture project boxes cooking tips recipes strategies manage meal preparation These collaborative result autonomous control what ideal were dream reality ready invigorate infrastructure movement encourages invest active multiple levels Through corporate supermarkets farmers markets gardens distinct web minimizes All families regardless income then purchase culturally sensitive ingredients allow them prepare wholesome elderly Beyond family sphere institutions schools centers partner actors area social justice workers religious construct overall quality life Communities already began some cases benefited economy given real stake how produced distributed Ranging geography Berkeley California Detroit Michigan concept resulted creative issues affected young old alike emerging leader among hopes implement models basis grassroots approach integrates existing more organic SHOWANDTELL BRINGING THE FARM SCHOOL Thankfully hundreds choosing model grown close farmtocafeteria developed out Schools products small serve cafeteria snacks Small tend favor practices stay business feed does travel far farm plate thereby reducing carbon dioxide emissions delivery trucks gain healthier learn about works visit classroom build lasting relationships Salt Lake currently apples farms develop expand few alone directors want bring cafeterias half those responded interested serving locally facilitate process founded begun conversations identified distributors menus featuring farmfresh happy Remember lunch Cold limp French fries crunchy things macaroni cheese green jello bounced rubber ball sugary orange drink stained your upper lip had idea came didnt really find glance large standing outside First Presbyterian Church seemed strange assembly scampered between legs parents adults stood clustered chatting idly weather news veterans both event reclined lawn chairs snagged best seats surrounding oak trees reason brought Sunday morning based faith worship Rather arrived early nine oclock receive free annual cosponsored churches provides produce might otherwise Started twentythree enlists donate extra unpicked crops fall harvest Then volunteers ranging Boy Scout single glean farmland picking washing packaging distribute sites publicize oftentimes hand bilingual stamp applications pantry information waiting line dual focusing offers invaluable answering immediate involving larger helped distributing tons big thing become Weber State University gardeners youth even response increases comments Ina Sheehan president Communitybased needed encourage change SHARE HARVEST ASSESSING NEEDS When approaching potential problem collect necessary data get tried successful pieces missing Assessment CFSA follows same logic order identify available limitations calls attention gaps inform policymakers fix enhance nutshell comprehensive research carefully considers challenges faces goals creating practical concerns most exciting facet gives investigative tools review selfrun promotes unique enduring giving participant add her insight done greater level learning involved challenge him herself think she buys acquires helpful kinds eats regularly conducting often conjures terrible images long hours spent typing report technical charts unending lists figures casual yield valuable Standard datacollecting techniques interviews questionnaires personal view communitys Focus informal gathering twelve fifteen interview allows flexibility collected discussed Visuals maps graphs alternate easily interpretable method showing approaches acceptable appraise Because methodology evaluating sees starting point tackle terms collecting motivate stakeholders future incite changes rural urban ASSESSMENT TRUE FALSE United States today common than adult overweight obese Tens millions Americans reported facing person overweightobese OVERWEIGHT BUT UNDERNOURISHED obesity increased intake particularly less decreased physical activity society indulging treats offered vending machines fastfood joints exercise driving longer stretches watching television endlessly surfing net Such lifestyle trends generally contribute unhealthy weight While rates rising sectors disproportionately Households limited face difficult follow Many afford regular knowing coming presents additional stress Believe statements true crisis majority now million faced uncertain availability Whats surprising two How Rate Poverty Obesity Counties Bear River Central Davis Sout heastern Southwest Summit Tooele TriCounty Wasatch WeberMorgan Percentage Living Obese seems counterintuitive could preliminary suggests lies way households compensate may adopt patterns maximizing caloric caloriedense buying quantity rather overeating when overweightobesity documented primarily women Lowincome mothers sacrifice There evidence observed chronic famine scenario likely manifest similar habits grow older Certainly explanations why faster higherincome Determinants risk becoming genetics environmental influences Nevertheless crucial epidemic deserves special SITTING DOWN WITH JULIE METOS normally softspoken mildmannered transforms firedup energy conversation turns child mostrespected She channels passion chairperson coalition aimed environment kids achieve optimum academic performance January awarded grant Kellogg Foundation oversee implementation opportunity counts longtime supporter former board member Recently perspective obligation addressing eat very concerned because pediatric dietitian parent believes feel dreams heavier appearance know impacts ability well living professional national reflects changing inability prioritize education following trend younger puts serious diabetes asthma orthopedic problems during blood pressure heart disease types cancer earlier adulthood introduces unnecessary fairly population nationwide Would describe testing paradigm fitness scores unwise fluff something NSLP strategy teach principles good prevention Right makes positive impact worthwhile teaching believe depends district guidelines analyzed per week others variety fruit vegetable selection Also acquiesced fast teens nuggets pizza burgers burritos accepted there agricultural preferences Can speculate color suffer higher nonHispanic white Well economics certainly play recent immigrants knowledge American content acculturate factors Safety perceived concern allowed options Other marketing inexpensive speed changed traditional diet supersized should cant anytime issue obligated essential considered vital part peripheral effort achievement whole left Childhood personnel districts form before July Teams involvement team written recommendations use write committees presentations top states doing share committee keeping tabs monitor successes failures drafting controversial Vending requirement remains money poorly funded always cover gap contract meets Additionally typically discretionary administrator paperwork Putting typical mix machine step unwilling expense consequences second happens rights consumers talk bag Cheetos staff respond argument restrictions deny freedom choice dont beverages priced competitive illusion marketed since born advertised third vested interest restricting conducive dress codes restrict prohibit smoking campus INTERVIEW CONTINUED broad societal influence advertising design understand complexity beyond Interestingly nearby hear convinced option anticipate comparing around further along developing Presumably stronger related standards maybe accepting eager meaningful excellent least thats huge leap forward direction known difference initially receptive teams explore educate involve effectively specific interventions directly thus target plans LOCAL WELLNESS POLICIES Congress wanted confront student blueprint act Steve Forde House especially comes scored dismal shocked angry closings Jordan proposed off heated debates During legislative session again argued bill funds pay private class size licenses Children nothing candy soda trouble participating reduced recess period led restless sitting short periods Poor inactivity wrecking childrens chances thrive educational setting recognition cultivate minds nourish bodies mandated paying Year determined administrators teachers months fortyfour busy forming questions raised Should sold mandatory Will actually broccoli sauce Reaching consensus easy creation give charge unite determining value ecology taken perhaps institution revitalizing 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neighboring towns foodstuffs supermarket approximately affects Coupled transportation financial demands finding becomes chore worst impossibility spirit questionnaire asked near input respondents fiftysix organized categories shopping final thoughts partnerships enlisted support surveys eight sneak peek places ever Farmers Market Why Does groceries breakfast anyone cholesterol Inside Look WalMa Supercent Asst ores Chain Preferenc Buyers Clubs hnic African MexicanMexican Latino White Asian Indian Catholic took disseminating sample snapshot female persons surveyed range ages filled speakers six either Mexican MexicanAmerican ETHNICITY FAVORITE GROCERY STORE WIC Stamps MedicareMedicaid Breakfast Bank Summer Pantry Population Gender Male Female Ethnicity ForeignBorn Use OverweightObese emerged helps image select trip minutes WalMart Supercenter means desire buffetstyle eateries Golden Corral Chinese buffets favorite garnering Sadly vast whopping utilize citing complementary facts heard located front indicated program specified meant gauge closely correlated compares qualitative Census Please recall selfreported except percents represents county PUBLIC SERVICES Greater themes regarding extracted accessible car rely walk fewer Eating employment status cultural preference amass verbal cooperative convert oasis High Cholesterol Heart Disease Blood Pressure Diabetes INDICATED HEALTH PROBLEMS Reflecting susceptibility suffered dietrelated ailment VIVA LATINIDAD TALKING LATEST TREND UTAHS FOREIGN BORN POPULATION Source Bureau Jensen BEBR Calculations fond memories biting taco crispy corn tortilla crackling against teeth blended perfectly savory juices shredded beef balanced lettuce tomatoes mountain simple encompass full cuisine visible marker ethnic burrito carts carnicerias Spanish marquees sprang obvious wave north west Rodeo Ogdentino newspaper Mexicana radio station representative explosion transforming show Latinosas composed largest after Whites modest estimates pointing businesses neighborhoods fact Latinoowned note elementary middle labor force outworking rest Response YRS Apart statistical sabor permeates Ethnic grocery experience carrying items nopales papaya appeal Latin trying capture flavors ambiance Ritas Bakery pool mirrors citywide Almost America arriving Mexico illustrates immigration eleven twenty Only emigrated prior Accounts substantiate scale speaking required hire translators Second Language ESL courses accommodating influx speaks emphasis sensitivity Tenochtitlan Mercado Herrera smells sounds street market industry Prices Maceys Albertsons exchanges conducted Various taquerias tamale stations fixtures corners mobile wheels exemplary entrepreneurship indications suggest readily adapting SURVEYED LATINOA YEARS USA You pick copy Hispanic yellow pages tune KSGO Radio Fiesta listen HEALTHY STUDENTS ARE SMART DISTRICT diversity strength enrichment wouldnt world looks concluded mother finished recounting turned unrecognizable unappetizing mush Her attentive listeners nodded agreement product effect four multipronged plaguing positively whom minority meaning minorities predominantly nonWhite represent vulnerable populations stand benefit allinclusive shy Debbie Hefner said director Thus strides Child Nutrition Programs sixty accordance swimming facilities opened afterschool includes coordinate medical print simplified drafted controlled Each establish council carried councils autonomy wellnessrelated activities undertake fairs walktoschool days experienced firsthand winning formula thorough answer gather let opinions argue respectfully compromise importantly lose sight goal handouts maintaining proper preparing easytodo Hilda brings maternal nourishing explains stepbystep lost enthusiasm job seen miracles happen altered spending behavior learned teacher accomplishment wonderful literacy skills thirteen oldest Its somewhat expansion realm natural progression original mission enrich specialized preschool curriculum Graduate Equivalency Degree GED complete Starts dedication enables concoct success EVEN START PROGRAM Galvez fiftysomething grandmother apron curly updo greets smile flourishes wooden spoon starts launches enthusiastic speech servings cannot impressed maneuvers Latina version Julia Childs pinch knowitall measure Four teaches course mainly registered Extension break cycle illiteracy improved socioeconomic immigrant Joan Triplett Literacy Parent Educator GDENWEBER ACTION PARTNERSHIP Drive Grant Avenue nondescript domeshaped redbrick building corner Street bustling OWCAP provider reaches forms room brightly colored space peppered magazines comfortable welcomes donated clothing adjoining month containing Pass glass doors case managers assisting Whether lending supportive ear dayto complications friendly employees successfully secure countless Additional parenting classes sessions occasional adding opportunities recesses warm buzz laughter initiative focuses integral branch floor instructing downstairs Tracy Socwell OWCAPs Service Block notes atmosphere playful combined sincere nurturing growth happiness assist selfsufficient drives empower MIDTOWN CENTER Every Friday conference festive potluck updates exchanged plates steaming salad baked potatoes delectable desserts recounts current events memorable visits patients ongoing fundraising weekly fare equal healthcare occupies position human uninsured traditionally Lisa Nichols executive Twenty safety nets subsidized government including dental primary mental preventative minimal dollar stretch seek grants uses sliding fee adjust payment match monthly Another Midtowns clinical outreach opendoor citizenship treatments presence central medically underserved undoubtedly enhanced inextricable link keenly aware concerning May moving complex Adams considerably expanding patient partnership parties consider directions Insecurity Increase Distribute Develop online application userfriendly Waive facetoface Launch Seniors Implement Universal Conduct summer stamps Ensure venues Set Provide incentive lowfat dairy eggs Raise targeted Promote development distribution languages Introduce Disseminate illnesses FUTURE DIRECTIONS Building Stress priority Encourage framework Emphasize acquisition award graduate equivalency degrees workforce marketability Projects Extend yearlong Publicize Undertake Monitor systems Create farmtopantry wwwactionforhealthykidsorg Nations Development Institute wwwfirstnationsorg Research wwwfracorg wwwogdenkutus Coalition wwwfoodsecurityorg wwwcensusgov Economic wwwersusdagov Data Toolkit wwwfnsusdagov Meals Policy wwwhealthutahgov wwwhearthighwayorg Issues httpwwwaltruenet altruesitefilespovertydatapublicationspovertyreport pdf Office wwwusoekutus Emergency Federal Annual Report forthcoming wwwuahorg RESOURCES NOTES copies contact Suite Phone Fax Creating |
| Fresh for All: A Guide for Accepting Food Stamps at… | Sarah Sibley | 2007 | Field Reports | Food Retailers, Rural Communities, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Domestic, Lincoln, Nebraska | Fresh for All: A Guide for Accepting Food Stamps at Farmers Markets outlines steps for vendors to set up manual voucher transactions in farmers markets.… Read more “Fresh for All: A Guide for Accepting Food Stamps at Farmers Markets” | Emerson Fellow | |
| New Mexico Farm to School Directory 2007: A Directory of… | Jimmy Purvis | 2007 | Field Reports | Children, Food Retailers, School Staff, Students, Workers (including farm workers) | Domestic, New Mexico, Santa Fe | New Mexico Farm to School Directory 2007: A Directory of Farmers, Crops, and Food Service Directors is a tool for farmers and food service directors to increase… Read more “New Mexico Farm to School Directory 2007: A Directory of Farmers, Crops, and Food Service Directors” | Emerson Fellow | New Mexico Farm School Directory Farmers Crops and Food Service Directors Table Department Agriculture Principal author Jimmy Purvis Acknowledgements Our appreciation goes out all the farmers food service personnel that filled our surveys Your information has made this work possible Vitally important success project were Craig Mapel Adams Miley Gonzalez Marion Kalb Program Director National Community Security Coalition Dwaine Nelson Agricultural Statistics Pauline Raia Manager NMHSDISD Development Commodities Bureau Mary Ann McCann Taos Municipal Schools volunteers from Johns College The Nutrition Association Nicole Alvarado Bill Emerson Hunger Fellow This was supported Congressional Center USDA Agency Projects Risk Management Outreach Advisory board NMDA Designproduction Calliope Shank Epic Muse Design For more about publication contact Where Meets Healthy Children Communities Paseo del Sol Santa agriculture producerconsumer regulatory department placed under State University Board Regents five divisions agricultural environmental services programs resources marketing development standards consumer veterinary diagnostics httpnmdawebnmsuedu Free Report prepared httpwwwhungercenterorg Introduction Tables survey How use directory Section One markets Two listed product produce availability chart Three schools includes public private charter BIA Four Map farms county FAQs Five Sample school providers fruit vegetable nut producers Contents seeks expand ways which can partner together order mutually benefit each other with local supplying needs citizens Markets created feeding nutrition will always exist represent most stable for Mexicos small midsized Opening these lead healthier farm economy while same time leading eating habits children While many Mexicans consume calories than they need much form sugars fats recent Mexican adults indicates only recommended servings fruits vegetables every day placing below already low national average Furthermore according Disease Control are either overweight obese based Body Mass Index BMI Although there system place monitor obesity among youth data shows adolescents aged direct medical expenditures attributed reached Million figure does not take into account indirect such absence lost productivity population individuals continues grow overall health costs expected increase Increased death risks also associated being both strongly correlate increased rates diabetes cardiovascular disease asthma arthritis some cancers poor status These types chronic diseases responsible six ten deaths Over past few decades size United States steadily acres led greater production per well decreasing profit margins farmersWhile discrepancy reliance cattle feed industries fewer smaller makes very difficult remain profitable increasingly global market operations have watched traditional large grocery retailers wholesalers virtually disappear due consolidation result been excess produced but waste Many seen everincreasing number opportunities appear now reliant regional institutions community Despite diversity earn less year dire situation state employs its working farmrelated jobs Even though experiencing growing interest consumers who want buy without continued support farming faces rural poverty economic stagnation hopes capitalize trends putting good simultaneously creating giving what needfresh healthy hope alike helping strengthen existing relationships create new ones Included listings foods directors 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Howard | 2007 | Field Reports | Advocates (including legal advocates), Community Members, Policymakers | Domestic, Louisiana, New Orleans | Putting the Pieces Together: A Component Design for a Community Food Security Center New Orleans Model is a concept paper outlining potential components for a food security… Read more “Putting the Pieces Together: A Component Design for a Community Food Security Center New Orleans Model” | Emerson Fellow | Putting the Pieces Together Component Design for Community Food Security Center New Orleans Model Drafted Second Harvest Bank Greater and Acadiana Howard Bill Emerson Congressional Hunger Fellow Table Contents Nutrition Education Gym Facility Kitchen Farmers Market NonProfit Grocery Government Other Service Referral Legal Aid Utilization Space Research Endowment The Case Partnership Capacity Building Endnotes Index Stamps iii WIC Program Emergency Assistance iiiii Commodity Supplemental Senior iiiiv Earned Income Tax Credit Individual Development Accounts Conceptual HowardEmerson concept that has drawn much attention world recently idea debated though many have similar ideas set definition not generally been agreed upon However very which core terminology now even being used government instead hunger For all practical purposes ours herein can held same articulated Franklin Roosevelt when identified Freedom From Want amongst his four freedoms people are entitled addressed America manner somewhat reminiscent bandaid failing address disease itself but covering cuts creates Original titles programs such Temporary showcase former popular view problem one would come pass overcome shortly inevitability success faded program known retaining acronym TEFAP Awareness time ago was sustained issue temporary setback difficulty American society Still solution remained what described aptly safety net addressing until this point sustains individual opposed removing from their lives Such makes seem viewed through certain tunnel vision cures immediate need while eradicate source symptom treated left unchecked That poverty malignant cancer any Unaddressed cycle almost inescapable producing homelessness increased crimes rates supporting substance abuse mental number other issues Attempts resolve just created cannot provide complete will attack efficiently Thereby doomed continuous repetition seeks take whole find more holistic approach focused than facet manifold remains attempts its cause utilizing means available Moreover tries sustainable fashion providing quick fix food banks organizations engaged projects create own Centers Campuses with Tucson Banks campus most prominent examples report Serving Justice World Year organization powerful argument capacity building change future banking Certainly light mission Americas end new approaches warranted because simple distribution arguably only perpetuating Through bank aid help sustain needed they holistically affect them rise satiation This particularly area reeling effects Hurricanes Katrina Rita there great demographic changes terms general population numbers immigration During recovery seeking profit lot outside influence city names large Donald Trump stepping capitalize storm stunned money flowing slowly molasses everywhere individuals turn appear obstacles rebuilding about community ignoring interests align communitys pursuing good whose stories patches quilt bigger part healing together Ultimately question comes whether helping our were intended doing enough What seek redress health indicator obesity Louisiana United States faces sincere deaths related per annum second smokingrelated obese compared ranked state levels Obesity genuine Looking demographics associated states African low SES females Studies shown populations affected differently heart among Diabetes also significant risk entire nationwide costs billions healthcare dollars could drastically cut improvements highest cases diabetes suffering condition Furthermore poorer union impoverished strict standards Medicaid study indicated recipients performed leisure activity reported dietary fat intake greater participants eating fewer servings fruits vegetables daily creating exercise nutrition outlined above significantly mellitus hypertension dyslipidemia forms sleep apnea osteoarthritis cited Effectiveness Interventions Overweight Adults drafted response State legislation may attributable High blood pressure twice common adults who elevated triglycerides decreased HDL cholesterol prevalence increases BMI those kgm overweight class respectively weight gain pounds persons developing Type gained Over economic cost totaled billion Nationwide direct medical million days lost work restrictedactivity physician visits month paid Social claims Specifically patients classified had chronic accounted total annual expenditures found diseases high diet charges spent these top both examination pulled January allowed estimation spends annually outlines list predisposing factors shared reaches Parental Lower Socioeconomic Status Smoking Cessation Low Level Physical Activity Carbohydrate Oxidation Childhood Birthinfancy Weight Lack Maternal Knowledge childs sweet habits Recent Marriage Multiple Births Medication Menopause Ethnicity Female Those particular interest based tackled head years however solidly say yes distributing without examining nutritional content perpetuate build collaboration ensure continued feasibility Below conceptual design outlining rough sketch ideal house grounds identifying some potential partners involved therein possible components addition traditional activities housed premises well stated introduction education already done ways efforts Lisa Perron aday understood correlate strongly One paradoxes eyes how hungry person answer actually access isnt nutritious typically cheap else increasingly capable buying healthier knowledge something possess taught schools result information labeled products easily written hieroglyphics average consumer 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httpwwwlawtulaneeduadmissionsfaqcfm Programs site httplawloynoedugillislongprogramshtml Jonas Gary Effective Nonprofit Organizations Group prepared Services Appendix stamp monthly allowance All administer Electronic Transfer EBT While separate Needy Families welfare transitioning governments extensive widelyknown You USDAs prescreening tool wwwfoodstampsstepusdagov plus Stamp enrollment play Should another hurricane tornado loaded card automatically negating delays caused tried enroll following hurricanes minus East closed Westbank Expressway Harvey Algiers General Meyer Avenue Box Midtown Canal Street Women Infants Children supplemental vouchers pregnant breastfeeding postpartum age five qualify applicants listed Debra Luthy Director Chief Office Road Metairie httpwwwdhhlouisianagovofficesID FMNP Participants eligible participate coupons redeemable farms roadside stands collaborates visit USDA website wwwfnsusdagovwicFMNPFMNPfaqshtm discussed page distributes commodities EFPs directly 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| Exploring Farm to School: A Facilitator’s Guide to Implementation in… | Amber Herman | 2008 | Field Reports | School Staff, Service Providers, Students | Arizona, Domestic, Tucson | Exploring Farm to School: A Facilitator’s Guide to Implementation in Arizona is a tool for community members and food service directors to use as they increase the… Read more “Exploring Farm to School: A Facilitator’s Guide to Implementation in Arizona” | Emerson Fellow | Exploring Farm School Facilitators Guide Implementation Arizona Amber Herman Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow CON COMM FOOD would not have been possible without the guidance following people Aileen Carr Congressional Center Varga Garland Community Food Banks Security staff Bank and Mary Barbosa Lupita Ornelas John Evangelist Cindy Gentry Connections Adams Table New Mexico farmers wonderful children role was explore barriers opportunities implementing programs elementary schools childcare centers Tucson exploration culminated with Schools Eat Well Health Week This guide exhaustive resource meant complement existing guides The pictures this report were taken during January document dedicated beautiful Your giving spirits inspire continue work end hunger Poverty Nestled between Phoenix United States Mexican border growing metropolis Pima County area home nearly Tucsons demographics reflect Arizonas diversity population White Hispanic African American Native Americani poverty rate above national average estimated live below federal level which for family four additional county residents under There strong relationship health officials agree that differences general prosperity are related disparities Around nation obesity diabetes rise communities barely averages these epidemics aged overweight states adult obese Additionally has affecting larger percentages older populations standard described food insecurity uncertainty about having enough meet persons needsiii levels exceed data indicates insecure very low security meaning they experience eating habits disrupted intake reduced linked president CEO Carnegie points saying lowincomes stretch their dollars buying foods high carbohydrates right just too expensive evidence supports healthy costs more limited access affects dietary choices lowincome need CFB founded intention Through education advocacy acquisition storage distribution will anticipate needs hungry supported overwhelmingly private contributions make over half its revenue receives from government grants remaining comes bequests grocery store shared maintenance fees agencies One biggest time hundreds volunteers committed carrying out efforts donated started distributing emergency boxes first year now distributes serves Cochise Graham Greenlee Santa Cruz Children comprise served member those who request them Plus senior citizens WIC supplements women runs various childhood nutrition including Kids Club Snak Paks innovative approach combating developed CFSC whose mission create all times does promoting demonstrating advocating collaboratively building equitable regional system production strengthens operates public garden classes program outreach faith two markets mobile market onsite demonstration acre farm sells vegetables backyard gardeners exploring opportunity facilitate Programs community invaluable Introduction refers promotion use grown local meals snacks educational increase agricultural literacy Doug Resh direct Locally produce usually travels less than miles compared purchased wholesale California Northeast may travel reach lunch tray reduce truck fuel consumption improve viability farming economy vegetable among include serving locally classroom supplemental salad bar connects source through agriculture curriculum provides students experiential learning visits gardening recycling there farms ranches size acres Lettuce represents total receipts Yuma winter lettuce capitol world top crop exports cotton fruits seeds also ranks second nationally cantaloupe honeydew melons These large producers export state country necessarily interested selling school districts harvest plant hand using natural organic methods utilize such restaurants Supported Agriculture institutions Small scale tend grow wide variety crops smaller quantities Department created Arizonagrown campaign promote products Taste tests conducted Unified District TUSD concluded like eat canned green beans peas instead prefer fresh According Procurement Manager district day purchasing wholesalers cheaper purchase processed hire cut fruit purchases shredded apple slices bagged baby carrots cucumber celery sticks made available cafeteria December Public Nutrition Journal published study noted frequency increased significantly daily after introduced positive response bars result families because cost availability Therefore particularly excited Sunnyside child sized every middle piloting far outstanding implement stock ensures land remains creates learn Serving improves Salad Bar Program uniquely posed relationships Service Directors growers stated new bring know when types servings thereby improving nutritional Implementing allow fulfill benefits creating publicity showcase alleviate can receive participation Last commissioned research University Masters determine reports significant interest invited barrier organization coordinating network within Southwest Region Policy Council uniting stakeholders Litchfield Elementary only active website All ten incorporates inclass tours David Schwake Director dairy eggs directly distributors Spring collaboration Education led statewide survey understand feasibility establishing had featured Mobile Market energetic recess activities fair dental checks Reach Out America Johns partnered serve Students parents members political leaders draw attention Grant money pending Models coordinated ways Below examples how ordered logistics arranged throughout Government Agency Mexicos requests orders assists delivery Some operate hiring person collect procure assist Throughout organizations stepped facilitator provide andor transportation support agency involved procurement willing act but each Cooperative sell join cooperative calls organizes amount requested process deliver Farmer Cooperatives exist Florida recommended start small then funding administration commitment smoothed snack once twice week exposes component fewer logistical challenges expands add extra menu Finally able regular service complicated must works order identify Option SelfOperated procures writes maybe even cooks personnel schooldistrict employees San Xavier Catholic selfoperated Central Kitchen Every submits Purchasing entire delivered central warehouse kitchen prepares delivers heat way Managed managed contract company paid menus meal preparation paycheck law administer responsible ordering USDA commodity Many charter affluent kitchens monitor what kind into Whether one phone call exact type product certain any item put short twentyfour hours some visit Lunch reimbursement per consumed lives percentage Based income childs guardian price free Reimbursement rates higher student living near line governments contribute funds equipment salary come creative making simply trying ends wholesaler reservation participate Fresh Fruit Vegetable FFVP obtain sources companies discount Rons Costco City Safeway Sodexho Sysco Willie Itule Wholesale Produce Shamrock Rainbow based Olsens IGA Sams Barriers starting knowing safety concerns lack facilities handle unprepared consistent supply faced supporting ensuring freshest Local mean farmer number where harvested planted minimal naturally corporate tomato around considered Insurance Farmers million dollar insurance policy Cost extremely financially cents prohibitive When season same examine records compare Outside necessary However off set Additional Time Effort busy They concerned required deliveries multiple Unit Confusion Most distribute units crates palates while pounds bunches Raw Preparation takes bit chop mix Monitoring Payment shortly thereafter conflict usual payment Delivery another location Vegetables Options full always possibility arrive cannot due weather Requirements strictly monitors sizes content fits ensure guidelines comply Limited Number few capabilities dependable least spring summer attend meetings Tools Needed Facilitate tools needed easier |
| Let Them Eat Carrots: Expanding Produce Access in the Greater… | Cody Fischer | 2008 | Field Reports | Emergency Food Recipients | Domestic, Duquesne, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh | Let Them Eat Carrots: Expanding Produce Access in the Greater Pittsburgh Area identifies the major barriers to access among vulnerable populations in current Farm Stand Project communities,… Read more “Let Them Eat Carrots: Expanding Produce Access in the Greater Pittsburgh Area” | Emerson Fellow | Let Them Eat Carrots Expanding Produce Access the Greater Pittsburgh Area Cody Fischer Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow The Farm Stand Project Program Community Food Bank Linden Street Duquesne Phone January Table Contents Benchmarks How are doing now Purpose Structure Categories Performance Definitions and Method Comparison Appendix Figure Measures Soft Benefits Individual Assessment Goal Setting Analysis reach more people what will that take Internal Improvement Targeted Investment Creation Chronically Struggling Stands Unsustained Outreach Under Ordering WIC FMNP Redemption Rate Nonviable Communities Need Option Unmet Underserved Populations Constant Returns Scale III Final Recommendation Phase Expansion Comparing Options Conclusion FSP Evaluation Tables Entrepreneurial Organizations Mapping Costs variables Supporting Calculations Good Box Timeline Action Steps Works Cited This section assesses efficacy current provides basis for comparison between operations whole Fiscal Year achieved quantifying programmatic costs results terms dollars pounds These return investment figures then used framework establish benchmarks individual farm stand performance guide strategic planning provide baseline aggregate evaluation primary goal Banks lowincome with better access fresh fruits vegetables secondary program support local farmers promote sustainable food system through preferential purchase produce Operationalizing this beyond capacity benefits quantified report exclusively those fulfilling Currently supports seven stands neighborhoods Hill District CrawfordRoberts East Hills Hazelwood Homewood Lawrenceville Terrace Village five greater area Braddock Carnegie Clairton McKeesport Turtle Creek Wilmerding lists communities sponsor organizations years partnership total sales each sponsored community organization such church tenant council family center responsible finding securing location staffing volunteers overseeing operation monitoring record keeping Leveraging startup equipment training staff technical assistance throughout season addition these initial ongoing investments acts intermediary covering cost pickup delivery Based mission goals both three criteria have been selected among Cost per Pound product distributed Client served ratio Farmers Market Nutrition Sales first two also compare Data from were study because was not yet complete records most previous seasons budget associated closely reflects model operating full equal divided number explanation components calculations variable can found Given invariable nature component high figure suggests possibilities First cannot increase entity being measured effective however volume increased low avenues like marketing rather than infrastructure one conclude has simply reached efficient scale concept revisited assessment example whose might necessitate additional another tent tables signage basic cash register etc For reason bench mark maximum begs question does look which perform necessary defined above transactions performed Each receipt recorded counted transaction clients comes Organizational Report When considered together approximate breadth depth person evaluated limitations only voucher revenue Both documented weekly annually entire indicator incorporated into reasons participants belong vulnerable demographic groups targeted income seniors mothers children Second leveraging Federal Governments achieving its subsidiary objective supporting Finally best available whether reaching target households below summarizes Wholesale Value Invest Lbs Transaction Higher Better Lower Dollars Dollar Invested Total Addison Hawkins House Average |
| Rainier Valley Food Action Project: Increasing Access to Fresh Produce | Katherine Chen | 2008 | Field Reports | Community Members | Domestic, Seattle, Washington | Rainier Valley Food Action Project: Increasing Access to Fresh Produce explores various entrepreneurial and agricultural models that Southeast Seattle could adopt to increase community members’ access to… Read more “Rainier Valley Food Action Project: Increasing Access to Fresh Produce” | Emerson Fellow | Rainier Valley Food Action Project Increasing Access Fresh Produce Katherine Chen Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow February Executive Summary The focuses increasing residents access fresh and affordable produce followup the work former Jamillah Jordans findings Grocery Gap Race largely recognized underserved neighbourhood with unfriendly built environment such that Avenue has high incidence pedestrian accidents main corridors have densities fast food restaurants rates asthma obesity other chronic diseases Seeking find innovative methods increase fruits vegetables this report examines ways improve existing programs develop more urban farmland provide avenues for purchasing foods intended goal alleviating hunger Acknowledgements This was written prepared hope lowincome through nonconventional means made possible funding support from Solid Ground formerly Fremont Public Association Seattle Washington Congressional Center author would like thank following their guidance Grounds Healthy Active Coalition PPatch Program Garden Coordinators Growers Cooperative Michelle BatesBenetua Natalya Brusilovsky Paul Haas Cecile Henault Brad Johnson Shana McDavisConway Giang Nguyen Irene Woo Table Contents Introduction Neighborhood Profile Existing Research Design Methodology Urban Farmland Community Gardens Market Edible Planting Strip Landscaping Agricultural Entrepreneurship YearRound Farmers Satellite Discussion Recommendations Conclusion References Appendix Banks Serving Basic Foods Focus Group Questions Supported Agriculture serving security all persons community having culturally acceptable nutritionally adequate local nonemergency sources times Security One most perplexing paradoxes United States how our economic structure fuels land plenty opportunity not say Americans sufficient calories growth but many lack proper nutrient intake healthy lifestyle cost dense rising while energy products falling are those sugar carbohydrates mainly junk same time poverty State rise recent year which data available Much can attributed numerous lowpaying service sector jobs easily overlooked when one notes overall low unemployment These positions ones Valleys who educational attainment language skills set attain Washingtons plentiful hightech aerospace Because indicator vegetable consumption risk factor must address issue obtaining combating undernourishment populations King County forth Fitness Initiative empower individuals organizations create embraces locally grown active living currently communities seeking obtain grant further neighborhood Diana Vergis Vinh says need make choice easy choices default option Furthermore seeks green itself leave smaller carbon footprints essence these two steps combination lead believe agriculture used promote both physical fitness dieting already infrastructures place ease transition With being said explore feasibility establishing growers cooperative Another key component selfsufficiency hopes build upon results implement recommendations appropriate better serve needs use information garnered catalyst bringing about change insert presence viable resource may otherwise unfamiliar len Regions Source Development Fund diverse primarily immigrant Southeast its multiethnic population Seattles possibly zip code America forty percent Rainer home myriad languages you take look Figure youll notice diversity extends greater variety Also much influx Asia recently Eastern Africa large farming culture struggling master English utilize skill ties cultures together because everybody eats regardless ethnic religious differences Homeland identified regional thwarting terror threats For project will hereafter defined area south Interstate west Martin Luther Way South north Henderson Street east Within quadrant schools gardens only farmers market few supermarkets assume frequent unavailable without convenience owning car unavailability grocery stores contributes rate When sees average American consumes recommended daily allowance assumed likely even less than several buses run arterials public transit remains inconvenient disabled elderly young children thus does little eating However weather patterns give gardeners fairly extensive growing season thereby giving them ample own vibrant boasts willingness hard Rainie Picardo Family once You get back what put Along linguistic cultural barriers also experience higher rest see above citywide county statewide trend exacerbated White Black Native Asian Hispanic Pacific Islander Ethnic Composition Prevalence Poverty where people school degree outnumber bachelors Therefore changes heavily felt here elsewhere city Seattleites they cannot afford eat balanced meals incomes lower rely emergency system governmental assistance unduly affected variables vulnerable past decade seen gentrification Columbia City HOPE redevelopment Housing Authoritys housing mixed income Vista New Holly impending light rail Where there boarded windows underclass now infiltration homogenous middle class businesses increasingly condominiums transformation come costs dominant European comes gradual dismantling African increased emphasis assimilation enclaves refugee displaced move farther fewer residences families did before development new attract downtown workers capital current into convenient direct ride office Soon poor priced out homes neighborhoods social makeup changing infrastructure wont recognize ten years Resident Some Although expect still Many alleviate stress beyond From federal dollars markets benefiting antihunger movement mentioned represent some operating players helping meet requirements |
| Undoing Inequity: Boston’s EBT Farmers’ Market Initiative | Nico Quintana | 2009 | Field Reports | Food Retailers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients, Urban Communities | Boston, Domestic, Massachusetts | Undoing Inequity: Boston’s EBT Farmers’ Market Initiative highlights the achievements of the new program and provides evidence that investing in urban farmers’ markets with EBT terminals is… Read more “Undoing Inequity: Boston’s EBT Farmers’ Market Initiative” | Emerson Fellow | |
| Undoing Inequity: Boston’s EBT Farmers’ Market Initiative | 2009 | Field Reports | Food Retailers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients, Urban Communities | Boston, Domestic, Massachusetts | Undoing Inequity: Boston’s EBT Farmers’ Market Initiative highlights the achievements of the new program and provides evidence that investing in urban farmers’ markets with EBT terminals is… Read more “Undoing Inequity: Boston’s EBT Farmers’ Market Initiative” | Emerson Fellow | ||
| Growing a Healthy Food System in Southern Arizona | Eric Hoffman | 2009 | Field Reports | Community Members, Policymakers, Service Providers | Arizona, Domestic, Tucson | Growing a Healthy Food System in Southern Arizona is a collection of stories that documents the efforts of government and community organizations to increase food security, and… Read more “Growing a Healthy Food System in Southern Arizona” | Emerson Fellow | Growing Healthy Food System Southern Arizona Preliminary Report produced the Community Resource Center Bank Researched and written Eric Hoffman Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Congressional Special Thanks Mark Anderson State Representative Vonnie Baldwin Department Economic Security Aileen Carr Raquel Maria Luz Anna from Catalina Womens Group Staff Barbara Eisworth Ishkashtaa Refugee Harvesting Network Soraya Franco Pima County Health Dietetic Services Judy Fuller SNAP Recipient Cindy Gentry Connections Varga Garland Lydia Glasson William Morris Institute for Justice Rio Clinic Dana Helfer Desert Harvesters Dan Johnson Wellness Council Bryn Jones Native SeedSEARCH Sara Tucson CSA Michelle Kuhns Home Gardening Program Marco Liu Frank Martin Crooked Sky Farms Oriol Molly Reid Borton Primary Magnet School John Reub Forever Yong Farm Ciena Schlaefli Marana David Schwake Litchfield Elementary District Gary Skinner Gardener Janos Wilder Restaurant Winne Coalition Photographs except page Josh Schachter Amber Herman Country Club Introduction Where does our food come How get farms plates Who can afford who must struggle put table why eat good bodies community environment These are questions that too often not asked With busy schedules lack easily available information give much thought Asking first step toward learning about agriculture finding solutions problems hunger unequal access healthy face The ask determine find problem such viewed individuals inability feed him herself solution person issue which many people suffer harms health economic wellbeing general public search One increase connections between with less sustainable system Increasing these increases all while improving local economy stories follow reflect two central themes theme Government Responses reviews government nutrition programs help large fresh second Sustainable Local serves living area Stories illustrate production urban rural being used cannot buy determined how grown distributed purchased raise awareness encourage members demonstrate reallife implemented throughout reality More than million states total population unable provide enough nutritious themselves their families estimated children risk Numerous working alleviate Arizonans have sufficient but gap remains preventing everyone having equal lives Work close described StampsSNAP Stamp program recently renamed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance one governments largest most important safety nets country benefit nationwide participants federal entitlement meaning eligible has legal right services However only participate Over half receiving benefits could substantially improve critical contributor communities Providing dollars spend helps stimulate Every five purchases generates spending For every billion spent recipients farm jobs created over provided significant source job creation bridge employment selfsufficiency explains Administrator providing support relieve other stressors work average participant receives per month While may cover cost expenses helped regularly more You dont money stamps you shop wisely really long way buying bulk shopping discount stores following sale items weekly paper closely able stock next save future costs know what would without tremendously also started garden her yard she grow some own WIC Women Infants Children federally funded provides education care referrals lowincome pregnant postpartum breastfeeding women infants age Other Programs TEFAP FOOD BOX supplement diets low incomes emergency assistance PLUS Plus ages post partum mothers senior citizens older monthly package NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH BREAKFAST PROGRAM Lunch Breakfast operating nonprofit private schools residential child institutions They nutritionally balanced lowcost free lunches breakfasts each school day nutritional given especially since family income goes rent clothes diapers transportation fixed Morales year old daughter She gives pound beans rice canned green bread lot stuff everything Cereal formula fruit tuna peanut butter foods included depending requirements didnt milk expensive Only percent recommended nine servings fruits vegetables nearly vegetable eaten fried potatoes diet significantly obesity diabetes chronic diseases attempt consumption west Phoenix began purchasing cafeterias Director noticed produce bought was shipped Los Angeles then back vendor sold growing fields surrounding says nobrainer start directly farmers Eightyfive time price cheaper regular fifteen there salad bar complete think mostly growers snacks served Not fresher healthier kids something creates smidgen when wipe dirt off concludes locally far outweigh any challenges Gleaning historic tradition inviting onto your land harvest excess rather letting waste field Many realize they backyard citrus pomegranates figs native mesquite trees group use hammermill grind pods into flour Currently milled helping extra sell surplus friends neighbors Milling opened new world Its quite interesting experience this disconnected Harvester volunteer When look closer home sources mind shift making them see abundance resources seen otherwise Making choice actively procurement securing empowering thing There security comes knowing even out desert brings tremendous sense freedom longer dependent others Another harvesting moved refugee camps around different pounds owners call yards yearround Most donated markets emphasis empower refugees founder director giving well hand because lending neighborhoods getting city meet small accessible term describe where severely limited inaccessible north fits definition place here resident City Bashas its takes minutes drive traffic stay once week using environmentally economically methods distribute chemicalfree cant Seeds building blocks Executive Seed SEARCH region acre Patagonia organization collected varieties seeds plants disappeared forever seed culture intertwined lose All farming based saving became global hybridization practice saying Were going let take control part ensuring things readily anyone wants Agriculture crops three told varying size technique share common understanding necessity grew Chicago gained love Twelve years ago his wife decided move career Together acres Amado hour south manage sons managed organically natural pests weeds usually need anything ecosystem wellbalanced species Lets say aphids Ill afterwards will ladybugs scarf times outbreaks balance believes change just keep externalizing shooting ourselves foot Sonora very developed reason demand certainly possible develop matter stepping play role easier incentives migrant workers been life commercial knows firsthand effects pesticides allowed stop cropduster flew overhead needed throw chemicals respiratory now suffers result exposure toxic Farmer known runs collection organicallymanaged plots main operation employees grows shares same ethic Reubs organic observe nothing try kill bugs believe big cycle link falls apart dies pour poison bug stomp still breaking Stores proud selling market potential ideal climate outstanding terms major obstacle becoming assist young rows yearlong season create partnership Parks Recreation build introducing manager Future invited few experiment learn plant weed nourish Thats best Recently increased educational programming development Kids visit design pizza wheat tomatoes garlic basil bake cob oven apprenticeship teaches systems trying connect con cludes doesnt grocery store earth point educating knew took tomato pea wouldnt granted Supported farmer paying advance seasons Members pay beginning minimizing sharing results labor Farmers focus producing marketing waiting list receive insurance employee human interactions pickups continues eating affects differently rise popularity reflects interest Development continue Downtown Public Market baked goods crafts music vendors sales forum producers customers distribution creating supporting kinds microbusiness About businesses minority owned begin Four shops after Garden First root sprouts grader digging bed grant Western Growers Association teacher students beds chicken coop compost pile What empty plot turned elementary intended eaters Mollys aspiration wont shocked like parents teaching leading studentrun workshops adults Some gardens request cafeteria minifarmers purchase scraps incorporation classroom curriculum handson soil hard necessary unparalleled joy planted harvested prepared yourself gardening opportunity Pennsylvania medical reasons avid gardener east learned offered Despite blind breathing quickly flourishing patch snow peas plus ate got had those four months add definitely saves bucks monetary Fresh taste totally better tastes exercise describes exactly whats beneficial everybody little Even lettuce mean substantial import Anything consignment And end inspired neighborhood man door woman down street both seeing Garys success passion homegrown played crucial boxes real sick hospital box made difference But havent ever hoping always maintain Conclusion examples underway ensure through organizations done acted opportunities Policy recommendations shared Increase outreach qualified service Develop open underserved locations Encourage districts Support science humanities curriculums Changing happen until asking engaging conversation importance Telling starting inspiring bases discovering Working together ripe Sources Nord Margaret Andrews Steven Carlson Household United States ERR Dept Econ Res Serv November Business Case Participation Rep Feb wwwfnsusdagovfsp Ibid Costs Service httpwwwfnsusdagovpdSNAPsummaryhtm Facts Banks Childhood Obesity Human |
| Boston Bounty Bucks: Increasing Access to and Affordability of Fresh… | Gina Kim | 2010 | Field Reports | Community Members, Food Retailers, Policymakers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients, Urban Communities | Boston, Domestic, Massachusetts | Boston Bounty Bucks: Increasing Access to an Affordability of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables for SNAP Participants is a program evaluation of a city government-led initiative promoting SNAP… Read more “Boston Bounty Bucks: Increasing Access to and Affordability of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables for SNAP Participants” | Emerson Fellow | Boston Bounty Bucks Increasing Access and Affordability Fresh Fruits Vegetables for SNAP Participants Prepared Gina Kim Bill Emerson Congressional Hunger Fellow For The Food Project February SECTION Executive Summary Overview program III Importance Produce LowIncome Communities Accessibility Farmers Market Profiles North Dorchester South East Mattapan Roslindale Jamaica Plain Mission Hill Methodology VII Findings Customer Community Awareness Program Implementation Impact VIII Accomplishments Recommendations Season Appendix Sales Data WIC Senior FMNP Coupon Redemption Directory Markets Questionnaires DIRT Questionnaire Example Promotional Materials History Demographics Neighborhoods EBTFarmers Resources TERMS BBB DTA Department Transitional Assistance EBT Electronic Benefit Transfer debit card that used redeem benefits Nutrition FNS Service the division USDA dedicated federal food nutrition POS Point Sale system central terminal use all vendors market SFMNP Supplemental formally known Stamps TFP United States Agriculture Special Women Infants Children Piloted increases access fresh fruits vegetables lowand mixedincome neighborhoods City provides both new existing urban farmers markets with wireless terminals accept formerly covers costs customer service transaction fees offers training support participating managers Additionally purchases made using are matched dollar total spending power helping improve working towards outcome where families can have local affordable prices distribution healthy foods lowerincome financially sustainable Results from season show making positive difference participants Massachusetts who sell assists customers changing their behavior include more produce diets these turn provide revenue stream Highlights second year Increased affordability underserved Two opened successfully accepted All also offered double voucher coupons match could purchase farm eight six days week Meeting demand supporting economy were times during matching sales totaled SNAPBBB represent income was not available prior installation technology Similar directly benefit consumers producers Suffolk County potential source consumption surveyed reported consuming because said Very Important factor facilitating respondents increased they would continue consume even without assistance Change purchasing increase monthly mean number per due part increasing repeat throughout indicating patterns weekly totals did linearly but varied fairly regular pattern two weeks high numbers followed lower Although difficult months appear highest third lagging few behind This suggests when may sufficient last entire month Improved functionality fewer technical difficulties processing than accomplished through comprehensive preseason creation manual distributed Presence staff youth key troubleshooting education opening Simplification Implemented sole scrip make transactions easier easy success following recommendations suggested Expand Given impact recommended expand Equipping capability permit Mayor Meninos office launch citywide campaign promote Continue most experienced this there should each spring Training how process authorization vouchers which enable regardless whether machine functioning Provide clear instructions usage clearly stamped redeemable only name instructed check before accepting them payment Signage must redeemed issuing printed displayed pamphlet similarly informative document created multiple languages stating works stepbystep format Simplify reimbursement standardized invoice form included manager efficient accounting Invoices bimonthly predesignated dates order stay updated address complications quickly well track ongoing Target advertising enlist community Advertising promotion efforts facilitate awareness Promotion outreach targeted specifically identify Liaison participant help focus group conducted determine effective language promoting Involve students interns trained mission objectives operation serve resources Internships public relationsmarketingbusiness college advertise Publicity materials provided organizations low middleincome populations offices ABCD housing complexes health centers other identified Make CSA shares accessible CSAs beneficial model modification schedule payments instead one lump sum beginning necessary reach out explore opportunities operate pickup work offer paid basis Match funds Matching explored lowincome pregnant women mothers elderly require additional nutritional needs especially extra Conduct research pricing There perception expensive our surveys indicate main deterrent shopping More systematic needed around price comparison conventional grocery stores Sustained Bostons population sustained funding required Permanent mandatory incentive programs state levels will able consistent encourage free any committed serving clients strives city shortterm goal decisions longterm objective outcomes aims accessibility farmfresh products among economic viability small vending communities importance essential diet However many ready Urban deserts defined regions absent found fastfood restaurants convenience prevalent supermarkets stands issue has gone unnoticed mobilizing One ways been areas When paired becoming increasingly important residents involves having neighborhood monetary Federal such individuals Congress established recipients extended seniors creating receive authorized between Benjamin Fried Health boost prospects wholesome Oct Rachel Wench National Incentives Brining Healthy Local Foods With Reach Feb about three million people limited solution reports over Americans children half Currently Prior adoption electronic distributing paper stamp switched cards equipment take result users shut lost connection Even supplemental ensure subsidies often come higher tag processed tend subsidized commodity crops Government change habits Consumption hunger inequalities serious problems Collaborative Fitness BCFF funded Kellogg Foundation fitness assessment Six Public Commission rates chronic disease obesity studied Roxbury Residents asked prevalence showed eat daily home regards fruit reporting interviewed across household had affected recently rising Current Participation Persons skipped meals served recent skip Focus groups Mendelsohn Gittleman Associates revealed cars commuting buy quality Real Cost Diet communitybased security study Medical Center Philadelphia Grow Drexel University primary budget equal maximum allotment while fulfilling guidelines Thrifty Plan consists lists menu plans national standard nutritious lowest possible cost costspecific plan guides policy determining allotments providing developing poverty thresholds revisions first time since modified consumer information databases including average households basic items recognize data does capture regional variation generally cities goods investigated purchased current researchers translated USDAs April into list collected availability respective four large corner calculated store receiving afford size family Lowincome spend follow commonly missing some healthiest whole grains lowfat dairy fish lean meats Since completed risen dramatically same period stretch dollars cover unpublished Julie Thayer Coming Short High Outstrip Stamp Benefits approximately participated These piloted Allston BowdoinGeneva Dudley Town Common House reVision Farm Stand Codman Square Family Inc newly formed AshmontPeabody Servings brief summary demographics located please refer according Census Population Housing Reports Neighborhood began initiative Hood committee Bowdoin Street business owners agencies interested Located parking lot sponsoring organization occurred Thursdays pmpm July October vendor Flats Mentor sold operating stand Combined amount amounted See Table BMC organized BMCs Life NFL inside Menino Pavilion took place Fridays ampm Most hospital employees although strategies getting patients shop pantry within shared Farmer Daves reimbursing end Buck SEASON TRANSACTIONS MATCH TOTALS Ashmont Tuesday Thursday reVIsion started members Marks Area Main Streets Vendors Spring Brook Big Sky Bread Cedar Grove Gardens nursery collaboration artists Arts Collective Dot Art ran past Odwin Learning Avenue move plaza adjacent station effort given artist designed colorful posters signs handbills nearby businesses amounting Council developed survey assess results enthusiastic recognized need resource Sponsored FAMILY Fathers And Mothers eLders Youth held Commons Washington Talbot Ave June Teens BOLD Breath youthled focused environmental social justice assisted Silverbrook During its being MultiService Tuesdays partnered nonprofit agriculture missions host Serving Ourselves vocational homeless men Long Island Shelter Harbor conjunction shelter young While location back patient easily visible street sandwich boards sidewalk directing featured display cases Multiservice Vietnamese Fields Corner English bilingual staffed stamps table secondyear Including Recognizing mids selling grown sites blocks away TFPs school grow harvest diverse wide array culturally appropriate shelling beans collard greens tomatillos variety peppers surprising capacity Fabyan StreetreVision operated near Blue integrates aquaculture enterprise teach transferable practical job skills significant challenges unable They approval until very issues arose classified opportunity get operational returned Sage winter servicing function properly however despite full strength signal farmstand Instead chose give aggressively pursue repaired West Broadway next Municipal Front Mondays May November ranged seven years Frietas crafts handmade aprons textiles employs separate flyers related events Baby Basics diaper parenting classes etc booklets giveaways bag holders baby bibs August educators UMass extension visited child summer lunch instance reader inputted manually adversely ability Central allowed become fixture visiting sponsored Centers Lets Get Movin LGM lifestyle Substantial EBNHC integrated parents sizeable Hispanic census publicity Spanish closed day alone River Church Holy Spirit Saturdays Coalition physical ages lies boundaries rate Brookwood Powisset farms participation grants reduced expected problem might called Mars mistakenly attributed Cash AllstonBrighton intersection Harvard Western Dining Services Development Group Lanni Orchards Dragonfly Farms Silvia Orchard Mamadous Artisan Bakery Baked mostly empty plenty space park set maintaining email what recipes names randomly chosen gift certificate themes blood pressure screenings cooking demonstrations arts festival fallthemed closing kids wore Halloween costumes baking contest judges contracted different provider then rest Having fared much better Adams Park MacArthur rotating baked cheeses specialty Village open play cultural programming live music childrens activities maintained detailed website volunteers RVMS schools conduct counts continued experience didnt midAugust after became entirely reliable brought Marbury Terrace Sundays Octber road Stonybrook Millbrook Breads Greenest Bean Earthworks Pie fundraiser Brigham Circle Huntington Tremont Garys Too eggs pies jams MHMS tshirts reusable bags sale Many Womens Hospital doubled EBTBBB occasional weak signals replaced Assessment based interviews postseason meeting vendorfarmer site visits addition several gauge familiarity spent Haitian Creole Questions demographic gender age zip code cash ratings selection rating learned suggestions improvement administered voluntary way contingent upon answering questions mangers informal topics discussion focusing characteristics base versus discussed greater detail general strengthening Nine sent feedback responded administration informally fall Projects Dynamic Intelligent Responsible Teenagers crew project shopped aware specific knowledge stationing teams bussubway outside Hall close Passersby participate fivequestion questionnaire Survey below Profile majority female median Over listed codes sample answered question How you hear off saw sign walking Another friends remaining retirement homes newsletters Bulletin Gazette Globe ads buses transportation Purchasing utilized visit another Twentyone percent worth though received Only less looking suggest things level advantage Some willing beyond percentage motivated unprocessed misrepresent frequency excess limit review exceeded came recorded see just September dropped slightly cooler overall activity decreases differences examined emerged responsible recording individual calculate newrepeat analysis Ease Use Was What person Yes explanation find Overall minor machines Satisfaction relation usual typically Stop Shop rated Much Better Bit Same Worse choosing Positive Price Selection Quality still Moderately Little Not decision particular those littleno thus previous compare accordingly Suggestions Improvement services andor offerings frequently occur once suggestion larger Other locations hours amounts agreed male Patronage response mentioned reason reasons inconvenience preference outlets lack heard posed scenario eligible discount bought enough confounding referred listing know knowing shows spread word educate late share experiences reflect prepare coming conversation marketing presented slowunreliable feeling confident utilizing providers Merchant Warehouse Efunds Bank America Managers satisfied contracts difficulty member attended seasons obtaining she She contacted Retailer Call incorrect timing submitting therefore reimburse charges Technical sessions early trainings covered history point record keeping Representatives except least later Each described forms capturing reimbursements From midJune rotated onsite almost every certain knew comfortable completing helped troubleshoot case along turned educated sure signage After his initial aspect longer exception smoothly promoted welcome continuation Marketing employed placing papers listsblogswebsites posting musical performances devote hired run others coordinated largescale convened decide your money brochures Portuguese modify distribute worked flyer mailing meal went under senior barbershops hair salons advertisement MBTA red orange subway lines Prices Several hearing complaints expressed concern organic elitist connotation various done garner understanding System conversations particularly facilitated busy nine via December uniformly handled 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| Making the Leap to West Louisville: EBT at Grasshoppers Distribution | Daniel Burke | 2010 | Field Reports | Community Members, Food Retailers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Kentucky, Louisville | Making the Leap to West Louisville: EBT at Grasshoppers Distribution is a guide for Community Supported Agriculture programs seeking to accept SNAP/food stamp benefits that explores strategies… Read more “Making the Leap to West Louisville: EBT at Grasshoppers Distribution” | Emerson Fellow | Making the Leap West Louisville EBT Grasshoppers Distribution Danny Burke Emerson National Hunger Fellow Prepared for Community Farm Alliance February Table Contents Summary and Purpose The Case Accepting Economic Basics What community food security CSAs role CSA model Objectives Strategies Activities achieve objectives Building Partnerships Why outreach important Who will doing outreaching Structure plan Current status New Directions Housing Corporation Connections Network Bon Air Neighborhood Association Expressions You Coffee Shop Presbyterian Center Fresh access survey Concerns about Pricing Options Shares Basic box Grant Donations Sliding scale Thoughts determining pricing structure Funding FMPP from USDA funding Defining Roles CFA Conclusion Meat Bundle Tables Purchases Jefferson County Fiscal Year Potential Items Included Box Winter Staples Appendix Approaching Corporate Sponsorship Examples Contacts Food Access Survey Notes This document meant serve guide potential partners during program development contains both qualitative quantitative evidence that demonstrates need also explores logistical considerations such examining case studies existing CSAtype programs targeted meet needs lowincome communities hopefully best practices other organizations interested starting offers local significant portion any offering ensuring affordable Thus large this dedicated developing analyzing strategies make highquality recipients weekly produce not then simply work Outside form grant one way reduce cost share That said protocol approaching corporate sponsorship provides proposal hand presents reliant outside whatsoever can financially selfsustaining most essential component Louisvilles must assessed rather than prescribed Every aspect documents stresses importance consulting After all residents neighborhood are experts able provide information feasible task asking what wants overlooked Through presentation partnerships represents beginning conversation between nearly every piece concerning progression September allow move forward with should springboard much needed renewed commitment justice defined condition which obtain safe culturally acceptable nutritionally adequate diet through system maximizes selfreliance social insecure meaning they have healthy High quality fresh enhances life while processed deficient negatively affects health easy fruits vegetables overall Considering consequences lack foods human increase availability high becomes apparent Eating protects against cardiovascular disease cancer Type diabetes consumption contents fat salt sugar may cause obesity related problems Four ten leading causes death United States chronic diseases major risk factor farmerowned distribution company oasis desert truckloads farm Kentucky family farmers arriving daily Portland Avenue However who live where center located been due affordability issues One improve Electronic Benefits Transfer ability accept formerly called stamps purchase basis With capabilities ensure accessible people benefits farreaching benefit eaters users increased revenue sales Local money spent stay economy support spring available purchasing option its shares partnership has excellent opportunity become leader push Theoretical moral ethical arguments asides really just makes economic sense following accepting purely terms America million receive population Canada means more entire over eight Americans receives ratio American children receiving even higher four All these numbers point increasing use stamp expanding reach new everyday stigma once associated federal assistance fading quickly There longer prototypical recipient ever existed first place times points out there range struggling basic They include single mothers married couples newly jobless chronically poor longtime welfare checks workers whose reduced hours slender wages leave pantries bare situation different probably found living Highlands well End households Kentuckians statewide average monthly received Kentuckian was fiscal year total amount dollars state power supplying chart top next page breakdown purchases Data obtained Office Nutrition Services making sponsorships markets initiatives capture market annually adapt everincreasing businesses From standpoint sound business age stimulus might effective ways revitalize study North Carolina Budget Tax estimates billion activity generated Additionally dollar SNAPFood Stamps generates These cannot captured EBTready impetus enough Clearly 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