WS-A - WORK STUDY - WELLNESS DISTRICT

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ATTACHMENT B2. Micro Farm and Community Education Center Prospective Site: Vacant property 823 E. 1S1 St. Mission statement: Increase access to healthy, fresh, local food while creating opportunities for partnership, community building and entrepreneurship Key services and activities: 1. Farmers' Market or regular farm stand • Sale of the food and flowers produced on the micro farm for retail and wholesale • Cultivate and grow traditional food types ■ Can be sold to restaurants with interest in local food production, food trucks or other markets ■ Easily accessible for Santa Ana residents and downtown commuters 2. Educational programs ■ Organize and facilitate regular workshops on planning, planting, sprouting, maintenance and wellness classes related to food and cooking Different kinds of informational signs and posters throughout the space to educate visitors about plants and growing techniques ■ Partnerships with local schools — can give tours or offer classes for students 3. Common area for events and community meetings ■ Rentable space for community use ■ Micro Farm is accessible via active transportation 4. Employment and volunteer opportunities ■ Including: Lead farmer (horticulturalist), sales associate /farm assistance, volunteer coordinator etc. 5. Programming Design ■ Connecting generations around food and farming ■ Transfer of knowledge between Elders and younger generations on traditional herbs and growing ■ Run programs for different age groups at different times of the day (ex. seniors can use the space in the morning, and children in the afternoon) ■ Cultural activities in the daytime and evening - community meals, celebrations and events can be hosted at the micro farm ■ Allocate plots to different families who want to maintain part of the garden The ti e t Practice WS—A-317 Ana Wellness District: A study of demand and supply for wellness goods and services