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1 FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION helping to build OF a world THE without UNITED hunger NATIONS

2 FAO fights hunger by helping farmers grow food tools training access to information Field projects in 140 countries Offices in 90 countries Sdfsdfsdfsdfsdf

3 A A C c A unique project. A A A a Producing the highest quality vegetables at the doorstep. A low cost practical solution to hunger and poverty.

4 American Horticultural Society USA Cornell University USA The ecological foundation of the music group Maná Mexico University of Illinois USA University of Guadalajara Mexico Key Partners and Collaborators Development Assistance to School Farms Ghana United States Committee for FAO, USA Rotary Club, International Garfield Park Conservatory, USA University of Maryland, College Park Office of the Mayor, Baltimore, Maryland UC Davis, Corporate Extension Rhode Island Preservation Society

5 In The Growing FOOD AND AGRICULTURE Connection... ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS a Food production can flourish in urban and peri-urban environments Communities around the world are connected together in a solution to hunger, malnutrition, obesity and diabetes.

6 The Growing Connection combines a The most efficient use of water and space + Access to information and advice about growing food Growth & Choice

7 Growth A, Choice Learning key vocational skills Information is key to choice Improved nutrition Fresh produce for income-generation Garden-based learning What to grow Pests, disease & weather Entrepreneurial opportunities A A A a Simple and water-efficient, highly adaptable food-growing technology: The EarthBox Modern IT connectivity Information network

8 Cultivando alimentos, Conectando mentes, Cosechando esperanzas sdf

9 Through information and communication technology Youth around the world are in direct contact as they: grow high-quality produce become entrepreneurs find practical solutions to malnutrition, obesity & hunger exchange experiences, become friends

10 Erin Catherine Estey Erin Catherine The Growing Connection : Gardens have been established in. Ghana Kenya Senegal Ethiopia Nicaragua US Virgin Islands USA Mexico Jamaica Trinidad & Tobago Dominican Republic

11 Growing High Quality Produce Locally. Making Connections Globally.

12 Intensive local food production in urban & rural environments: a Innovative and empowering community involvement:

13 A scalable education & nutrition project: a In the United States, The Growing Connection is up and running in schools, after-school programs and community centers in 11 countries. For Example... New York, NY, USA: Partnership with the Cornell University Extension Active at 22 sites Nicaragua: Partnership with Fabretto Foundation Active at 34 schools Do It Yourself: TGC is a DIY solution to hunger, malnutrition and poverty; the results begin in months, not years...

14 sds The Growing Connection... a Easily set-up & highly adaptable Greening Offices, Parks, Schools, Restaurants, Empty Lots Many applications Community Gardens, Local Produce Supply, Employee Involvement, Earth Day Many opportunities for participation Horticulture, Technology, Curriculum Development, International Friendships

15 The Growing Connection: a THINK Global... GROW Local Obesity/Diabetes Urban Food Production Malnutrition/ Hunger Refugees & Displaced Education Farmer s Markets AIDS Orphans Urban Barrios

16 The Growing Connection a

17 a Robert Patterson Senior Liaison Officer FAO, Washington, DC Tel: + 1 (202) Robert.Patterson@fao.org Always happy to hear from you