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APPENDIX A: RESOURCES FOR GROWERS This resource list was adapted from Philadelphia Parks and Recreation’s Farm Philly program resource document. Pathways to Land > Public Interest Law Center, Garden Justice Legal Initiative is an organization that provides direct Represents growers in need of pro bono counsel, and provides key policy research and analysis on urban agriculture, garden, and open space policy in Philadelphia. https://www.pubintlaw.org/cases-and-projects/garden-justice-legal-initiative-gjli/ > The Center has produced several resource for agriculture communities, including: > Grounded in Philly is a hub for growers that provides access to data on vacant land throughout Philadelphia and offers resources for residents interested in starting or preserving community-led vacant land projects https://pubintlaw.org/cases-and-projects/grounded-in-philly/ > Vacant Land 215 Toolkit is a comprehensive self-guide for gardeners looking to maintain or create community spaces on vacant land. The guide was produced in 2016, therefore some of the resources might be out of date. https://www.pubintlaw.org/cases-and-projects/garden-justice-legal-initiative-releases-vacantland-215-toolkit/ > Philadelphia Land Bank is an entity created from a decision in 2013, when the Philadelphia City Council passed a law to create the Philadelphia Land Bank. The role of the Land Bank is to put city owned vacant land back into productive use, including as gardens and farms. The Land Bank also has the power to buy property at sheriff’s sale for the same purpose. This entity is housed within the Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation (PHDC) and is a resource to learn more about acquiring a publicly owned property or obtaining an urban garden agreement. https://phdcphila.org/land/buy-land/community-gardens-and-open-space/ > Farm Philly is the urban agriculture program of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. Farm Philly connects Philadelphians to the natural world and provides opportunities for accessible physical activities while supporting the self-determination and sovereignty of communities to grow their own food. The program supports gardeners, farmers, and residents’ ability to grow in spaces that nourish and heal their own communities. The program supports over 60 urban agriculture projects (e.g., community gardens, production farms and orchards) on park land and is actively involved in food policy and advocacy within the City. The program administers the process for residents to gain access (e.g. long-term leases) to park land for gardening, farming, or other agriculture projects. Additionally, Farm Philly provides growers with program support, supplies, outreach materials, workshops and training technical support. https://www.phila.gov/programs/farmphilly/
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> Neighborhood Gardens Trust (NGT) is a Philadelphia-based land trust dedicated to preserving and supporting community gardens and other shared open spaces across the city. To prevent the threat of development taking place on gardens, NGT works with self-organized gardeners, community organizations, property owners, and the City of Philadelphia to secure ownership or long-term leases for community-managed open spaces. www.ngtrust.org
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