2015-09-30
Ontario public institutions and on-site food production: Current capacities and constraints
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REPORT HIGHLIGHTS
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Opportunity for on-site food production comes from public and political support for ‘local food’, combined with a shortage of land for new producers
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GIS study of Ontario healthcare properties shows 217 with more than one acre of arable land available, and 54 with more than five acres
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Case studies demonstrate the benefits of a ‘farmer’— independent, staff member or community group—and/or labour force dedicated to the project
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Initial and on-going viability correlates to the extent of institutional support, particularly staff time for project coordination
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Institutional motivations for on-site food production initiatives vary, include mental and physical therapeutic benefits
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Province of Ontario, New Directions Program, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs | |
Organisation | School of Journalism and Communication |
Mount, Phil, & Knezevic, I. (2015, September 30). Ontario public institutions and on-site food production: Current capacities and constraints. Project Soil.
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