Information was gathered from various sources throughout New York City , State
and beyond to create this comprehensive guide to urban agriculture in NYC. The
City Farms Toolkit is comprised of over 70 tipsheets touching on everything
from planting calendars to soil care to season extension. This toolkit also
contains a resources directory linking community gardeners to over 100 relevant
agencies and organizations. Although this toolkit was developed specifically
for city farmers in New York , most elements are useful to hobby gardeners,
urban farmers and organic growers everywhere.
The City Farms Toolkit contains information on:
Organic Urban Agriculture
Crop Production
Garden Planning & Schedules
Planting Techniques
Seeds
Soils, Compost, Cover Crops
Structures
Pests
Organization, Preparation and Distribution
Field to Fork – Copy of Harvest Log & Instructions; Canning Fruits
and Vegetables; Community Food Education Tip-sheets
Entrepreneurship – Core Group Division of Labor; How to prepare a Maintenance
Manual; Feasibility and Business Plan Checklist; Microenterprise support
Marketing – Crops for Direct Marketing (including herbs and flowers);
Marketing Measurements; Tips for a Market Vendor; Guide to Starting a farmer's
Market in NYC; Farm Stand vs. Green Markets in NYC (need)
Donation – List of EFPs that accept Fresh Vegetables; Working With Soup
Kitchens and Food Pantries; Food Guide and Food Triangle
Resources: Physical & Informational
Partners
Mentors
Government Point Person
Other Agencies – greening organizations, environmental advocacy, borough
botanical gardens
Sources for material resources and giveaways
Successful Models of Urban Food Growers
Model Projects from Around the Country/World
Youth Farm-Stand Project
Demonstration Gardens