Urban Farming
2012 Community Garden Application Is Now Available!
Download now and start talking to neighbors, friends and businesses about supporting your application!
CLICK HERE FOR THE APPLICATION
Here's a list of potential sites...
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Kearns: David Gourley Park 4300 West 5015 So.
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Kearns: Mountain Man Park 5200 West (Heath Ave) 5000 So.
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Millcreek: Big Cottonwood Reg. Park 1100 E. 4300 So.
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Millcreek: Ben Franklin Park 800 East 3475 So.
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West Jordan: Cougar Park 4800 West 6650 So
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West Valley: Hillsdale Park 3200 West 3275 South
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Salt Lake City: NW Recreation Ctr 1255 Clark Ave
COME TO THE OPEN HOUSE TO LEARN MORE AND ASK QUESTIONS>>
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 6 -8 P.M.
SALT LAKE VALLEY HEALTH DEPT'S.
SOUTH MAIN HEALTH CLINIC
3690 SOUTH MAIN STREET
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS
DECEMBER 9, 2 p.m.!
Magna Community Garden Tool Shed
PROGRAM HISTORY
Commercial Farming on underutilized County Lands.
In the fall of 2010 the County leased land to local farmers. This land will someday be used for parks, but at the time was literally growing weeds. Under the County's Urban Farming program, the land is being put to a better use, until revenues improve and the parcels can be developed.
Read the report presented to the County Council on August 30, 2011. Urban Farming Program Highlights 2011
See the Power Point presented to County Council on AUgust 30, 2011. Urban Farming Update to Council
To buy the produce, contact:
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bells@bellorganic.com to participate in Bell Organics weekly CSA.
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Go to the Downtown Farmers market to purchase Cottage Greens produce, grown by Diane and Jerry Jones.
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Stop by Cottage Greens leased property on Thursdays from 8 to 3 to purchase fresh from the garden. The address is 13800 South 323 East in Draper.
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Go to one of Thayne Tagge's road side stands or participate in the weekly CSA. Go to www.taggesfamousfruit.com to get a list of locations.
Meet the Farmers
Tagges Famous Fruit has leased approximately 7 acres north and east of the Holladay Lion's Recreation Center.
Thayne and Cari Tagge have been farming along Utah's Fruit Row in Perry for several years (one of their orchards is pictured above). They are excited to have property close to their home in Holladay and to provide residents with fresh locally grown produce.
Wheadon Farm in Draper will be the site of farming for Bell Organic Gardens and Cottage Greens Farm.
Read more about Salt Lake County's urban farming initiative here.
Two additional parcels in South Jordan and West Jordan cities are under negotiations.
PROGRAM HISTORY
In 2009 Salt Lake County began a new Urban Farming Initiative. Publicly owned lands that are currently lying fallow will be considered for lease for the purposes of growing fruits and vegetables.
The purpose of Salt Lake County’s Urban Farming program is to:
• Preserve agricultural land to meet the nutritional needs of
present and future generations and support local farmers
• Protect our local food supply
• Better utilize County lands
• Promote the use of biofuel production on non-
traditional agronomic lands
• Provide agricultural-based economic development opportunities
• Preserve vistas and landscapes
• Promote a healthy lifestyle and improved nutrition along the
Wasatch Front
Contact Julie Peck-Dabling
801 468-3571, or email.
Here's a list of potential sites...
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Kearns: David Gourley Park 4300 West 5015 So.
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Kearns: Mountain Man Park 5200 West (Heath Ave) 5000 So.
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Millcreek: Big Cottonwood Reg. Park 1100 E. 4300 So.
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Millcreek: Ben Franklin Park 800 East 3475 So.
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West Jordan: Cougar Park 4800 West 6650 So
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West Valley: Hillsdale Park 3200 West 3275 South
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Salt Lake City: NW Recreation Ctr 1255 Clark Ave
COME TO THE OPEN HOUSE TO LEARN MORE AND ASK QUESTIONS>>
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 6 -8 P.M.
SALT LAKE VALLEY HEALTH DEPT'S.
SOUTH MAIN HEALTH CLINIC
3690 SOUTH MAIN STREET
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS
DECEMBER 9, 2 p.m.!
Magna Community Garden Tool Shed
PROGRAM HISTORY
Commercial Farming on underutilized County Lands.
In the fall of 2010 the County leased land to local farmers. This land will someday be used for parks, but at the time was literally growing weeds. Under the County's Urban Farming program, the land is being put to a better use, until revenues improve and the parcels can be developed.
Read the report presented to the County Council on August 30, 2011. Urban Farming Program Highlights 2011
See the Power Point presented to County Council on AUgust 30, 2011. Urban Farming Update to Council
To buy the produce, contact:
-
bells@bellorganic.com to participate in Bell Organics weekly CSA.
-
Go to the Downtown Farmers market to purchase Cottage Greens produce, grown by Diane and Jerry Jones.
-
Stop by Cottage Greens leased property on Thursdays from 8 to 3 to purchase fresh from the garden. The address is 13800 South 323 East in Draper.
-
Go to one of Thayne Tagge's road side stands or participate in the weekly CSA. Go to www.taggesfamousfruit.com to get a list of locations.
Meet the Farmers
Tagges Famous Fruit has leased approximately 7 acres north and east of the Holladay Lion's Recreation Center.
Thayne and Cari Tagge have been farming along Utah's Fruit Row in Perry for several years (one of their orchards is pictured above). They are excited to have property close to their home in Holladay and to provide residents with fresh locally grown produce.
Wheadon Farm in Draper will be the site of farming for Bell Organic Gardens and Cottage Greens Farm.
Read more about Salt Lake County's urban farming initiative here.
Two additional parcels in South Jordan and West Jordan cities are under negotiations.