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Urban Agriculture provides our communities with an exciting opportunity to grow food where we live, share in its preparation and distribute this food amongst our family, friends and communities, ensuring good fresh food is available to all equally.

Since February 2014 Council has been working closely with the Yarra community, hearing thoughts and ideas for growing food in their local area. These conversations have helped us develop a robust draft Strategy and Vision for Urban Agriculture in Yarra.

The strategy outlines the Yarra Community’s vision for the growing and consuming of fresh food in the City of Yarra. It will also define Council’s role in the delivery of this important work. More specifically, the strategy will:

  • Strengthen and facilitate education and training in the area of Urban Agriculture;
  • Foster community leaders in developing Urban Agriculture in their local communities;
  • Cultivate relationships and partnerships between council, community and external agencies and groups in support of Urban Agriculture;
  • Facilitate opportunities for the inclusion of Urban Agriculture into the community; and
  • Raise awareness for Urban Agriculture within Council, through the Yarra community and beyond.

Council invited feedback on the draft strategy during August and September 2014 through a survey and discussion forum. All comments received will be considered before the final draft is endorsed. For further information please contact Kathi Clark-Orsanic, Yarra’s Urban Agriculture Facilitator on Kathi.Clark-Orsanic@yarracity.vic.gov.au or via telephone on 03 9205 5782.

To request information about the draft strategy in a language other than English please call 9280 1940.

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Public forum

Tell us why Urban Agriculture is important to you?

<p>We would like to hear what you have to say about Urban Agriculutre in Yarra, while the draft strategy is open for public comment. </p><p>Please add your contribution in the comment link below:<br></p>

What are the benefits of urban agriculture in Yarra?

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Are there any concerns you have about urban agriculture in Yarra?

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How would you like to be involved in urban agriculture in Yarra?

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What is urban agriculture to you?

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Feedback form

VISION: THE CITY OF YARRA IS A SUSTAINABLE CITY WHERE A ROBUST AND RICH MULTI-CULTURAL COMMUNITY GROWS, PRODUCES AND SHARES ITS FOOD
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES - HOW WE WILL GET THERE
ACTIONS - HOW WE WILL GET THERE
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and feedback.

The survey form is now closed. Thanks for your contributions.

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