Cincinnati's Urban Gardening Program Launches

The City of Cincinnati is offering an urban gardening pilot program to transition vacant, city-owned parcels of land into food production areas. For 2009 approximately 15 parcels of land in 11 neighborhoods have been identified that can be rented out.

If you're interested in participating, there will be a public information meeting in Council Chambers at City Hall (3^rd Floor, 801 Plum Street, 45202) on March 9 from 5pm-6:30pm.

Cincinnati Farms Motion Before City Council Feb 4th

Next Wednesday (February 4th) the Cincinnati City Council will vote on the Cincinnati Farms motion, which will allow farmers to lease city-owned lots for urban agricultural production.  If you'd like to show your support for this idea, you can sign the petition.   If you really want to show your support, come to City Hall no later than 1:15 pm on February 4th (be sure to allow time for parking and to pass through security) and fill out a speaker card, which will allow you to address City Council for up to 2 minutes.