Entreperennial

This Idea has been incorporated into the Sustainable Urban Farming Initiative. 

Idea Overview

Turn vacant land around schools into working community farms/provide entrepreneurial opportunities for youth to grow businesses

Idea Round Up Concept Sheet

Who worked on idea?

Carole, Rosey, Tanya, Lauren

What is the idea?

• Vacant land around schools into working community farms
• Vacant land for entrepreneurial opportunities for youth to grow businesses

How would idea work?

• Acquire land near schools
• Hands on educational program
• Students run community farm as a business
• Sell food to a local farmers market to restaurants to local food stores
• Engage Youth Places, etc. in summer activity

Pluses:

• Community building
• Sustainability with regard to our food system
• Entrepreneurial skills developed
• Health benefits

Concerns:

• Acquisition of LAND!!!
• Close to schools or Youth Places
• Years of dedication and commitment

Community opportunities:

Schools, parents, kids, teachers, politicians