Using Shared Use to Improve the Food Environment PRESENTED BY: Rebecca Abraham, New York Academy of Medicine Julie Noble, Healthy Kingston for Kids School and Community Garden Committee Erica Lynch, Cornell University Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Anne Rogan, SUNY Cobleskill Ben Winig, Change Lab Solutions
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About Food Day Annual event on October 24 th Food Day 2015 has the theme: "Toward a Greener Diet. Organized by the Center for Science for the Public Interest
Agenda Introduction to Shared Use Rebecca Abraham Case Study: Kingston City Gardens Julie Noble Case Study: EaT Kitchen in Sullivan County Erica Lynch Case Study: SUNY Cobleskill Community Kitchen Dr. Anne Rogan & Margi Neary Question and Answers & Apple Crunch! Ben Winig, Change Lab Solutions
About the New York Academy Of Medicine Priorities: Strengthen systems that prevent disease and promote the public s health Eliminate health disparities Support healthy aging Preserve and promote the heritage of Medicine and Public Health
About Designing A Strong and Healthy New York (DASH NY) The Coalition: A network of over 100 members from multiple sectors committed to transforming New York s communities Policy Center: Policy analysis and research to help educate decision makers and the broader community
The New York Shared Use Policy Implementation Guide Presented by: Rebecca Abraham, New York Academy of Medicine
What is Shared Use? Shared use is simply a way for governments, non profits or other entities to open resources to the entire community. Shared use can be used for gardens, school buildings, schoolyards, and kitchens, as well as many other spaces that are usually only used by one group.
What Are the Community Benefits to Shared Use? Shared use promotes healthy communities by creating space for physical activity and healthy eating and cooking. Shared use promotes community development by addressing safety, networking, programming, and transportation.
What Is a Shared Use Agreement? A formal agreement between a government agency, non profit, or private organization, that sets the terms and conditions for the shared use of property or facilities.
Why Use Shared Use Agreements? Formal agreements establish use and management expectations for the space including: Terms of Use Operations and Management Costs and Responsibilities
How Is a Shared Use Agreement Developed? 1) Identify needs 2) Identify and develop partnerships and build local and political support for the agreement 3) Formalize the Shared Use Agreement 4) Overcome liability concerns 5) Maintain trusting and sustainable partner relationships 6) Monitor progress and impact
Barriers Barriers to Shared Use Agreements include: Local Support Liability Operations and Maintenance Safety Issues Staffing Scheduling Costs Fees
Solutions Strong Partnerships Specific Language Clear Rules and Expectations Emphasize Solutions
Resources and Tools Change Lab Solutions Checklist for Developing a Joint Use Agreement Change Lab Solutions Model Joint Use Agreements Change Lab Solutions Model Joint Use Resolution Tip Sheet for Financing Shared Use Agreements (Available in the Implementation Guide)
Kingston City Gardens Julie Noble Environmental Educator City of Kingston, NY October 23, 2015
Create a Coalition Healthy Kingston for Kids Project Childhood Obesity Partnership Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County City of Kingston Parks and Recreation Kingston Land Trust County Health Department Kingston City Gardens Coalition Ensure the sustainability of existing and future gardens through systems and policy change
Secure Funding Learn and Serve America Grant (2010 2012) Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (2010 2014) Healthy Kids Healthy Communities Program to target childhood obesity
Support School Gardens Generated a Report on Barriers to Food Gardens on School Properties Supported installment of 11 school gardens, including meeting with school administrators, staff, volunteers; surveying school garden resource needs; and helping to secure outside funding for resources and supplies Generated a School Garden Impact Report Worked with Kingston City School District to Adopt School Garden language in Health and Wellness Policy Supported transition of gardens from schools that were closing to the new respective schools Created website for clearinghouse of garden sites, grant opportunities, communication
School District Policy Review KCSD s Wellness Policy, The school district will teach, encourage, and support healthy eating by students. Toward that end, this includes enjoyable, developmentally appropriate, culturally relevant, participatory activities (contests, promotions, test testing, farm visits, school gardens, etc). This language was the only reference to gardens in KCSD policies. KCSD s Board of Education Policies, Community Use of School Facilities and Grounds the Board of Ed recognizes that the buildings and grounds are a valuable community resource and believes that this resource should be available to responsible organizations, associations, and individuals of the community for specific uses that will not interfere with educational activities. Gardening was not listed as a permitted or prohibited use of district grounds. It was also noted that: Use of district facilities may be permitted unless such facilities are in use for school purposes, or during educational programs.
School Wellness Policy: Language The KCSD s Wellness Committee acknowledges the importance of school gardens and strongly recommends these guidelines for school principals: Facilitate the preservation of existing gardens in District schools Work collaboratively to promote the creation of school gardens. In collaboration with the District Food Service Program, promote the use of school garden produce in the school setting. Work collaboratively to develop pilot programs that link school gardens with community health and food system change that also includes community engagement with schools. Work collaboratively with agencies and programs to establish and ensure ongoing support for school gardens Work collaboratively to provide educational curricula and professional development for garden instructors, teachers, students and their gardens. In collaboration promote the use of school gardens, including access to resources (such as tools and water) during after school hours by school families and the community.
School Gardens in the Curriculum o Botany o Working with the Community o Ecosystems o Flowers o Fundraising o Planning o Arts o Greenhouses o Herbs o Medicine o Hydroponics o Indoor Gardens o Literature o Cuisines o Nutrition o Investigations and Experiments o Seed Starting o Seed Banking o Worms o Composting o Rain water, Storm water o Populations o Weather o Seasons o Wildlife o History of Gardening o Food production o Fruit o Contemporary, Historical Vegetables o Spacing, Measuring, Comparing o Decomposition o Microorganisms o Food distribution o Companion gardening o Plant Growth and Development o Soils and Water o Ecology and Horticulture o Insects and Disease o Physical Activity o Character Education o Music o Storytelling
City of Kingston Garden Policy The Common Council supported the school and Community Garden Committee of the Healthy Kingston For Kids Project for promoting community gardens throughout the City of Kingston. Recognized the high obesity rates Recognized the lack of access to healthy food Priority for local leaders to promote overall wellness Recognized that community gardens provide opportunity for healthy food, connections to farmers, markets and schools Recognized it supports the local economy Recognized community gardens increase property value and beautify neighborhoods reduce heat island effect and preserve open space provide recreational and fitness opportunities provide for community engagement and unifications reduce crime and connect people to the outdoors Recognized this could open up opportunities for more grant funding
Gardens on City Property
To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow, ~Audrey Hepburn Julie Noble, Environmental Educator, City of Kingston, NY JulieLNoble@Kingston ny.gov, (845) 481 7339
Building Strong and Vibrant New York Communities Cornell Cooperative Extension in Sullivan County is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.
REPURPOSE OF FORMER BASEMENT PRINT SHOP
KITCHEN COMMITTEE Identify purpose Equipment & strategies needs to meet goals Shared use kitchen policies & procedures Fee Structure
Project Goals Providing Space for Leasing and Assistance for Food Entrepreneurs Developing Local Value added Farm Products to Extend the Marketing Season Improving Access to Food for Individuals, Families, and Institutions
Policies & Costs Staff Scan NYS Shared Used Kitchens Committee Input Rounded Costs Down EaT: Policies Finalized by our Risk Management & Insurance Provider User Insurance: Business, Partner, Individual Pilot with Users Adjust as Needed
CRITICAL PHASE PLANNING AND REDESIGN
JULY 18, 2014
TRAINING IN HOME FOOD PRESERVATION
CREATIVE BAKING
CREDITS
SUNY Cobleskill Community Kitchen: Opportunities for small local producers of agricultural products in Schoharie and Otsego counties Dr. Anne Rogan, SUNY Cobleskill Margi Neary, MOSDelicious
Background: Schoharie and Otsego Counties Agriculture is the primary industry for both rural counties Vegetable crops and dairy are important
Background: Farmers Markets provide an outlet for fresh and value added products Sponsored by Otsego 2000 since 1991
Background: A 2003 grant to address two separate problems Appalachian Regional Commission Culinary Arts Program Fifteen week semesters Few summer programs Laboratories with aging equipment
Implementation: Redesign labs and replace/upgrade equipment with grant funds
Implementation: Shared Use Community Kitchen Provided Work Space to Make Business Plans Work! http://www.catskillmtn.org/guide magazine/articles/2004 04 keepin it local folks.html
Shared use kitchen served local community: One of the original producers: Margi Neary s story From Sharon Springs, NY Prepared an onion jam from locally grown onions
Our Background MOSdelicious started as My Sisters Place, a local café in Sharon Springs, serving fresh, homemade, local food In 2010, we created product made with local onions, which was later picked up by Beekman1802 and is sold under their brand as Onion Jam Develop other products, jams & jellies, under our own brand as well as produce value add products for local farmers Catering business is known for offering items that use local, fresh products sourced from Montgomery, Otsego & Schoharie counties Since 2012 have been an active participant in the Creating Healthy Places initiative, including a recipient of a $1,000 grant to commit to using local product
Our Vision Establish a business that will create or assist farmers & producers in creating local value add products using shared resources Establish a business structure which utilizes resources from other community retailers, restaurants, farmers, other producers, education, the arts and many more. Varied representation will be invaluable to our organization in development, marketing & sales. Utilize local labor, paying a fair and equitable wage with special emphasis on underserved women and young people.
Look to the Future: MOSDELICIOUS Using Local Resources to Build a Sustainable Community A community based proposal Blending talents of farmers, entrepreneurs and local food processors
Look to the Future a vision Building relationships with businesses of community profit, not for profit retailers education arts agriculture will help with: Development Marketing & Promotion Economical Viability & Sustainability Last, but not least the intangible advantages of helping our labor force to develop and integrate local, fresh food into their lives and lives of their children
Questions & Answers Ben Winig, Vice President, Law & Policy ChangeLab Solutions
Apple Crunch!