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

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Monica Petrella

A new Hillsborough County program aims to connect the community through locally grown food

We meet the leader behind Homegrown Hillsborough and local organization heads that say this program is a necessary step for the county. A new food system program in Hillsborough County aims to educate residents and also connect local organizations already growing and distributing food. There are similar collaborations like this happening across the country.

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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.