Community farms and gardens research published

The true value of city farms and community gardens has been highlighted in a research study carried out by FCFCG. The study assessed the impact and value of community farms and gardens to individuals and communities, focussing on opportunities for engagement, volunteering, training, capacity builidng and empowerment. The findings were clear - community farms and gardens provide tangible benefits to people's lives, increasing their well-being, community involvement and pride in their local environment. The full report will be available from this website in September 2008.

Meanwhile, a summary of the research can be downloaded here:  true value leaflet. And an attractive A2 poster summarising the true value of community farms and gardens can be downloaded here:  true value poster.

The research study, which was funded by the Northern Rock Foundation, also found that the benefits created by community farms and gardens go a long way towards supporting government agendas in relation to health, education, climate change and social inclusion, amongst others.