Mill Creek Farm Presentation
… cordially invites you to the
Mill Creek Farm Presentation
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Mill Creek Farm is a collectively run urban education farm that utilizes vacant land to improve local access to nutritious foods and to promote sustainable resource use by growing and distributing produce and by demonstrating ecological methods of living.
Come and learn how Mill Creek Farm developed an urban farm in the middle of Philadelphia.
Why would an urban farm be beneficial in our community?
- Urban agriculture makes fresh, locally grown food available.
- Reduces the need for shipping and preservatives.
- Urban farms build local economies.
- Saves energy resources.
- Provide a range of products.
- Help ensure long-term food security for the community.
- Improves city environments.
- Reconnects urban populations.
- Promotes biodiversity within cityscapes.
Dates and times that the presentation will be available:
Tuesday March 17, 2009
Time: 12:00-1:30
Wednesday March 18, 2009
Time: 5:30-7:00
Metro Center (The Atrium)
2 Clinton Square, Syracuse
Reserve your space:
Contact at Sheena Solomon at 474-2489 ext. 16 or e-mail at ssolomon@giffordfd.org by Monday, March 16, 2009.
Space is limited.
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