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Using Shared Use to Improve the Food Environment Using Shared Use to Improve the Food Environment PRESENTED BY: Rebecca Abraham, New York Academy of Medicine Julie Noble, Healthy Kingston for Kids School and Community Garden Committee Erica Lynch, Cornell University Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Anne Rogan, SUNY Cobleskill Ben Winig, Change Lab Solutions How To Use GoToWebinar GoToWebinar Viewer GoToWebinar Control panel How To Use GoToWebinar Your Participation Open and hide your control panel If you have any technical questions or problems please contact: Submit questions and comments via Rebecca the Questions panel Abraham rabraham@nyam Note: Today’s presentation is being .org recorded and will be distributed at a later date. 212‐419‐3556 About Food Day • Annual event on October 24th • Food Day 2015 has the theme: "Toward a Greener Diet.“ • Organized by the Center for Science for the Public Interest Agenda • Introduction to Shared Use – Rebecca Abraham • Case Study: Kingston City Gardens – Julie Noble • Case Study: EaT Kitchen in Sullivan County –Erica Lynch • Case Study: SUNY Cobleskill Community Kitchen –Dr. Anne Rogan & Margi Neary • Question and Answers & Apple Crunch! –Ben Winig, Change Lab Solutions About the New York Academy Of Medicine Priorities: • Strengthen systems that prevent disease and promote the public’s health • Eliminate health disparities • Support healthy aging • Preserve and promote the heritage of Medicine and Public Health About Designing A Strong and Healthy New York (DASH‐NY) • The Coalition: • A network of over 100 members from multiple sectors committed to transforming New York’s communities • Policy Center: • Policy analysis and research to help educate decision makers and the broader community The New York Shared Use Policy Implementation Guide Presented by: Rebecca Abraham, New York Academy of Medicine What is Shared Use? • Shared use is simply a way for governments, non‐profits or other entities to open resources to the entire community. • Shared use can be used for gardens, school buildings, schoolyards, and kitchens, as well as many other spaces that are usually only used by one group. What Are the Community Benefits to Shared Use? • Shared use promotes healthy communities by creating space for physical activity and healthy eating and cooking. • Shared use promotes community development by addressing safety, networking, programming, and transportation. What Is a Shared Use Agreement? • A formal agreement between a government agency, non‐profit, or private organization, that sets the terms and conditions for the shared use of property or facilities. Why Use Shared Use Agreements? • Formal agreements establish use and management expectations for the space including: • Terms‐of‐Use • Operations and Management • Costs and Responsibilities How Is a Shared Use Agreement Developed? 1) Identify needs 4) Overcome liability concerns 2) Identify and develop 5) Maintain trusting and partnerships and build local and sustainable partner relationships political support for the 6) Monitor progress and impact agreement 3) Formalize the Shared Use Agreement Barriers Barriers to Shared Use Agreements include: • Local Support • Staffing • Liability • Scheduling • Operations and Maintenance • Costs • Safety Issues • Fees Solutions • Strong Partnerships • Specific Language • Clear Rules and Expectations • Emphasize Solutions Resources and Tools • Change Lab Solutions Checklist for Developing a Joint Use Agreement • Change Lab Solutions Model Joint Use Agreements • Change Lab Solutions Model Joint Use Resolution • Tip Sheet for Financing Shared Use Agreements (Available in the Implementation Guide) Kingston City Gardens Julie Noble Environmental Educator City of Kingston, NY October 23, 2015 Create a Coalition Healthy Kingston for Kids Project • Childhood Obesity • Partnership • Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County • City of Kingston Parks and Recreation • Kingston Land Trust • County Health Department • Kingston City Gardens Coalition • Ensure the sustainability of existing and future gardens through systems and policy change Secure Funding • Learn and Serve America Grant (2010‐2012) • Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (2010‐2014) • Healthy Kids Healthy Communities Program to target childhood obesity Support School Gardens • Generated a Report on Barriers to Food Gardens on School Properties • Supported installment of 11 school gardens, including meeting with school administrators, staff, volunteers; surveying school garden resource needs; and helping to secure outside funding for resources and supplies • Generated a School Garden Impact Report • Worked with Kingston City School District to Adopt School Garden language in Health and Wellness Policy • Supported transition of gardens from schools that were closing to the new respective schools • Created website for clearinghouse of garden sites, grant opportunities, communication School District Policy Review KCSD’s Wellness Policy, … • “The school district will teach, encourage, and support healthy eating by students.” Toward that end, this includes… ”enjoyable, developmentally appropriate, culturally relevant, participatory activities (contests, promotions, test testing, farm visits, school gardens, etc).” This language was the only reference to gardens in KCSD policies. KCSD’s Board of Education Policies, Community Use of School Facilities and Grounds… • “ …the Board of Ed recognizes that the buildings and grounds are a valuable community resource and believes that this resource should be available to responsible organizations, associations, and individuals of the community for specific uses that will not interfere with educational activities. Gardening was not listed as a permitted or prohibited use of district grounds. • It was also noted that: “Use of district facilities may be permitted unless such facilities are in use for school purposes, or during educational programs. School Wellness Policy: Language The KCSD’s Wellness Committee acknowledges the importance of school gardens and strongly recommends these guidelines for school principals: • Facilitate the preservation of existing gardens in District schools • Work collaboratively… to promote the creation of school gardens. • In collaboration with the District Food Service Program, promote the use of school garden produce in the school setting. • Work collaboratively…to develop pilot programs that link school gardens with community health and food system change that also includes community engagement with schools. • Work collaboratively with agencies and programs…to establish and ensure ongoing support for school gardens • Work collaboratively…to provide educational curricula and professional development for garden instructors, teachers, students and their gardens. • In collaboration…promote the use of school gardens, including access to resources (such as tools and water) during after school hours by school families and the community. School Gardens in the Curriculum o Botany o Weather o Working with the Community o Seasons o Ecosystems o Wildlife o Flowers o History of Gardening o Fundraising o Food production o Planning o Fruit o Arts o Contemporary, Historical Vegetables o Greenhouses o Spacing, Measuring, o Herbs Comparing o Medicine o Decomposition o Hydroponics o Microorganisms o Indoor Gardens o Food distribution o Literature o Companion gardening o Cuisines o Plant Growth and o Nutrition Development o Investigations and o Soils and Water Experiments o Ecology and Horticulture o Seed Starting o Insects and Disease o Seed Banking o Physical Activity o Worms o Character Education o Composting o Music o Rain water, Storm water o Storytelling o Populations City of Kingston Garden Policy The Common Council supported the school and Community Garden Committee of the Healthy Kingston For Kids Project for promoting community gardens throughout the City of Kingston. • Recognized the high obesity rates • Recognized the lack of access to healthy food • Priority for local leaders to promote overall wellness • Recognized that community gardens provide opportunity for healthy food, connections to farmers, markets and schools • Recognized it supports the local economy • Recognized community gardens • increase property value and beautify neighborhoods • reduce heat island effect and preserve open space • provide recreational and fitness opportunities • provide for community engagement and unifications • reduce crime and connect people to the outdoors • Recognized this could open up opportunities for more grant funding Gardens on City Property “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow,” ~Audrey Hepburn Julie Noble, Environmental Educator, City of Kingston, NY JulieLNoble@Kingston‐ny.gov, (845) 481‐7339 Building Strong and Vibrant New York Communities Cornell Cooperative Extension in Sullivan County is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities. REPURPOSE OF FORMER BASEMENT PRINT SHOP KITCHEN COMMITTEE • Identify purpose • Equipment & strategies needs to meet goals • Shared use kitchen policies & procedures • Fee Structure Project Goals • Providing Space for Leasing and Assistance for Food Entrepreneurs • Developing Local Value‐added Farm Products to Extend the Marketing Season • Improving Access to Food for Individuals, Families, and Institutions Policies & Costs • Staff Scan NYS Shared Used Kitchens • Committee Input • Rounded Costs Down • EaT: Policies Finalized by our Risk Management & Insurance Provider • User
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