A community of people who care.
AUA’s grower network is a vibrant and inclusive community of growers and leaders who share a common passion for personal and professional growth. Whether you're just starting out on your journey or you're a seasoned professional, this is the perfect place to connect with like-minded individuals, gain valuable insights, and make meaningful connections.
[Image: AUA’s Soil Stories Workshop: First Nations Garden]
Please lend your voice to Chicago’s first Urban Agriculture Plan
Over the next few years, Advocates for Urban Agriculture (AUA) and Chicago Community Gardeners Association (CCGA), in collaboration with partners throughout Chicago, will be focusing our efforts on co-creating an urban agriculture plan.
The purpose of this survey is to receive community feedback on what focus areas should be included in the urban agriculture plan. This is an opportunity for you to have your voice heard.
We endeavor to shift policy to reduce red tape in the City of Chicago to be more supportive of individuals, organizations and businesses growing food, medicine, flowers, and other pollinator habitats within the city; identify challenges within departments of the City of Chicago and sister agencies to better serve growers; and encourage improved resources from public and private entities to help you grow. In the sections below please provide your insight into where we should focus.
None of your responses or personal information submitted here will be shared.
Google Group
This Google Group is meant to be a welcoming and courteous space for people to share information, ask questions, and discuss urban agriculture in Chicago. Please refrain from posting profanity, slander, lewd content, or topics that aren't clearly related to urban agriculture. If a post violates these basic guidelines, group moderators may remove the content.
When requesting to join, please include a reason for joining group or requests will be denied.
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Here’s where we’ll be next.
Whether you're looking to attend a conference, participate in a workshop, or join a webinar, we have a range of upcoming events that are sure to inspire and educate. Check out our Events page to see where we'll be next, and join us to connect with other growers and take your professional growth to the next level.
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We’d love to meet you.
Connect with other growers today to start your journey. Attend an upcoming event, join one of our programs or simply connect with us online - we can't wait to meet you!
Image: Dr. Israel and Dr. Martin with AUA at the African Heritage Garden