Envision Shakopee

5A Encourage residential and community food production » Facilitate the development of new community gardens » Consider designation of public lands for community gardening

5 ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STRONG LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM

BIG IDEA9

POSITION FOR THE NEW ECONOMY

» Permit the raising of chickens, goats and bees in specified residential neighborhoods

» Encourage residential and commercial composting of food waste for use in small-scale agriculture 5B Promote community access to healthy foods » Encourage the sale of healthy and/or local produce at retail and grocery stores » Encourage coordination between schools and growers to provide fresh foods to schoolchildren » Encourage partnerships between local restaurants and growers » Promote local farmers markets, including mobile markets

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