Goals
- Grow at least 10,000 lbs of organic produce in one year
- Increase access to healthy food by selling produce in community
- Raise minimum of $15,000 thru produce sales to support youth programs
- Create jobs for at least 15 youth who will help grow & market food
- Train at least 500 volunteers in organic farming & food/enviro justice
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Overview
The Community Food Village Urban Farm project will transform an under utilized 1 acre garden into a highly productive urban farm that will supply S Central LA with fresh, local, organic produce. The farm will grow more than just food. It will employ local youth who will learn job, life, and entrepreneurial skills while helping to grow and market produce in the neighborhood. It will empower residents to eat healthy and to participate in transforming their community into a healthy and beautiful place to live. It will make fresh organic produce available at an affordable price to all residents regardless of income. It will bring residents of all ages and backgrounds together to build relationships and share knowledge, stories, and food from their different cultures. Deliverables: -Hire 1 Farm manager to run the farm & engage community -Grow and sell 10,000 lbs of produce thru weekly farm stand & to local businesses -5 local food businesses support youth programs -Host 20 volunteer events
How will the 50K be Used? |
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| Budget Notes: The farm manager will plant & harvest crops year round, train & mentor youth, and coordinate volunteer events & marketing activities. Outreach & marketing materials will promote the farm, produce and volunteer opportunities. We will purchase supplies to supplement what we already have & donations. | |
| $ 44,846 | 1 full time farm/market manager @ $35,000/yr with benefits |
| $ 600 | Designer to develop outreach & marketing materials for farm |
| $ 1,000 | Printing of outreach & marketing materials |
| $ 2,000 | Update CSU website to promote farm & produce marketing |
| $ 1,554 | Farm supplies (tools, seeds, etc) |
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