Community gardens

“The link between exposure to community gardens and farmers’ markets, with increased consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables, is obvious although difficult to quantify. Markets and gardens also facilitate community interaction and physical activity. They are an extremely valuable element of a healthy built environment.”
University of NSW

Community gardens and farmers’ markets

Public Health N… priority

• Increase the number of community gardens and farmers’ markets

Provide access to well priced fresh and healthy food

• Improve food security

Address other issues:

• Climate change
• Connections with land and food producers
• Social interaction
• physical activity
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