Urban Food Sovereignty Group | College of Arts & Sciences | University of South Florida

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Sonide Simon and Dell deChant

Advisory council promotes expanded local food sources

Read the latest article about UFSG in The Laker, featuring Sonide Simon (Pasco County Food Policy Council, Planning and Development Department) and Dell deChant (USF Faculty, Religious Studies.) Dell is also Associate Chair of the USF Urban Food Sovereignty Group and Chair of the Pasco County Food Policy Council, where he serves with Simon.

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Healthy 22nd Street

colorful garden beds on 22nd Street

The Healthy 22nd Street demonstration garden offers education, community engagement, health and nutrition activities, and new garden development opportunities.

St. Pete Youth Farm

community members eating at long table

The St Pete Youth Farm is a space to grow food, community, and future leaders all while giving back to the community.

Sweetwater Farm

Sweetwater Farm group

Sweetwater Organic Community Farm is a non-profit, community-supported urban farm and educational center that provides local organic vegetables and herbs to Tampa Bay.