Lee Tozzi will talk about Improving Food Security by presenting some of the background and drivers behind Council’s commitment to developing an Urban Food Production Strategy. Although a relatively new area, food production and supply is firmly on Council’s sustainability agenda. The community has clearly identified growing food as a priority area, and the Council Plan as well as many underpinning Plans, Policies and Strategies highlight the importance of local food production for sustainability across social, economic and built / natural environmental factors, such as improving health and well-being, social connectivity, waste recycling and efficient water use. The strategy will clarify Council’s vision and role in Urban Food Production including:
- Public Land Management
- Planning Authority (under the constraints of the planning scheme)
- Identify and bring stakeholders together to deliver sustainability objectives
- Advocate for and promote funding opportunities
- Education and skills building programs
- Support for community groups to build social connections, promote health and reduce environmental impacts
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