Urban Agriculture Forum 2018 – Call for Papers!

Urban Agriculture Forum: From Resilience to Liveability Melbourne, Australia 23-24 February 2018 Call for Papers   Abstracts due: December 20, 2017       Registration deadline for presenters:  25 January, 2018   Climate change. Health and wellbeing. Connected and flourishing communities. Sustainability. Resilience. Justice. Food systems are at the centre of…

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Bendigo Local Food Economy report

“A $100 increase in per capita direct farm sales is associated with 0.80% lower obesity rate and a 1.2% lower diabetes rate.”1 “The density of farmers’ markets is also important. An additional farmers’ market per 1,000 people is associated with a 0.78% lower diabetes rate.”2 “Locals should be able to…

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Urban Agriculture Forum 2016 – Feedback

  Loved the venue, loved the tour of the research station, food was more than generous. I am over 70 and conference weary but this was one of the best conferences I’ve ever been to. Well done!!! It was diverse in speakers and attenders, it was well organised, succinct and…

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Urban Agriculture Forum, Working Group Outcomes

In the afternoon of Day One of the Urban Agriculture Forum the attendees split into groups and engaged in a focused discussion around four areas of urban agriculture. With the ability to select an area with the most relevance to their interests and expertise, the attendees selected between the topics of; urban agriculture and advocacy,…

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Celebrating Urban Agriculture in Australia

A leading objective of the 2016 Urban Agriculture Forum was sharing the lessons of good and best practice urban agriculture models from around Australia. Despite the value gained in looking at urban agriculture practices overseas, it is important to acknowledge the progress and celebrate what has been achieved in urban agriculture around…

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Urban Agriculture Forum, November 20-21 2016, Summary and Review

“This was an outstanding forum. Multiple  ideas,  fantastic attendees, great range of ages  and backgrounds. It broke the mold for me.  Wonderful.” (Attendee, 2016)    The 2016 Urban Agriculture Forum was held on November 20-21 at the University of Melbourne’s Burnely Campus. The event was  organized by Sustain: The Australian…

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City of Melbourne Urban Agricultural Policy

City of Melbourne  Background and Overview   The City of Melbourne encompasses the suburbs of Carlton, Docklands, East Melbourne, Kensington, North Melbourne, South Wharf and West Melbourne, and parts of the suburbs of Carlton North, Flemington, Melbourne, Parkville, Southbank and South Yarra. It is bounded by the Cities of Moonee…

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Knox City Council Urban Agriculture Policy

City of Knox Policy Snapshot  Background and Overview The City of Knox is located in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, between 20 and 25 kilometres south-east of the Melbourne CBD. It is a predominantly residential, with some commercial, industrial and agricultural areas. Without specific mention in the City Plan, urban agriculture and…

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Surf Coast Shire Council Urban Agriculture Policy Snapshot

Surf Coast Shire Council Policy Snapshot Background and Overview Surf Coast Shire is located in the southern part of Victoria, about 125 kilometres south west of Melbourne and 60 kilometres south west of Geelong. It includes the towns of Aireys Inlet, Anglesea, Lorne, Moriac, Torquay and Winchelsea. Proximity to the…

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