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ACCESSION NO: 1023726 [Full Record]
PROJ NO: ILLW-2020-03808 AGENCY: NIFA ILLW
PROJ TYPE: OTHER GRANTS PROJ STATUS: NEW
CONTRACT/GRANT/AGREEMENT NO: 2020-49400-32399 PROPOSAL NO: 2020-03808
START: 15 SEP 2020 TERM: 14 SEP 2023
GRANT AMT: $599,996 GRANT YR: 2020
AWARD TOTAL: $599,996
INITIAL AWARD YEAR: 2020
INVESTIGATOR: Mason, A.
PERFORMING INSTITUTION:
Chicago Horticultural Society
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, ILLINOIS 60022-1168
WINDY CITY HARVEST: BUILDING CAPACITY OF BEGINNING FARMERS IN THE CHICAGO REGION
NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY: The Chicago Botanic Garden proposes a renewed BFRDP project to build the capacity of its Windy City Harvest (WCH) continuum of sustainable urban agriculture training programs. The overall goal of these programs is to identify prospective beginning farmers; develop their skills; and help them launch farm businesses. Over three years, WCH will train 542 individuals in sustainable urban agriculture, at least 70% of whom are considered socially disadvantaged. To accomplish this, WCH will continue the program elements developed through previous BFRDP support, including 1) Corps, a 14-week transitional jobs program for returning citizens; 2) the Apprenticeship, a 9-month certificate course in urban agriculture; 3) continuing education courses for prospective farm entrepreneurs and workers; and 4) a small farm business incubator. In addition to these,
WCH will 5) leverage and amplify its existing role as a regional agriculture resource, collaborating with a robust network of partner organizations to benefit beginning farmers.
OBJECTIVES: Over three years, WCH will train 542 individuals in sustainable urban agriculture, at least 70% of whom are considered socially disadvantaged. To accomplish this, WCH will continue the program elements developed through previous BFRDP support, including 1) Corps, a 14-week transitional jobs program for returning citizens; 2) the Apprenticeship, a 9-month certificate course in urban agriculture; 3) continuing education courses for prospective farm entrepreneurs and workers; and 4) a small farm business incubator.In order to accomplish this significant slate of activities, WCH will leverage and amplify its existing role as a regional agriculture resource, collaborating with a robust network of partner organizations to benefit beginning farmers. Facilitated by WCH, partners will assist with recruitment of candidates into WCH training programs, provide small
business development and risk management training, deliver food safety trainings, share urban farm resource guides, and address barriers facing urban farmers--including access to land, water, market channels, and other critical resources.
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