Planning Director Hall County Regional Planning Dept Grand Island, NE
Urban farmer, planner, or both? The presenter is a planning director and an owner/operator of a community-supported agriculture business.
Urban farming is happening all over the United States, frequently without the support, consent, or knowledge of the local governing body. However, U.S. Department of Agriculture programs formally support urban farms.
The presenter examines the details of being both the farmer and the regulator. How do you balance the two? This applies to any planner who wants to both work as a planner and be a productive community member. This example of urban farming in a small Nebraska city is relevant to any planner who wants to express their entrepreneurial spirit while working and living in a community.
NPC Peer Reviewers assigned this presentation a learning level of Intermediate. For more on learning-level descriptions, visit our General Information Page.
Learning Objectives:
Identify obstacles in regulating local food production.
Understand why local food matters and how it accomplishes economic development goals.
Understand how your personal goals can enhance your community.
