1. Securing land for
agriculture purposes
The group has formed and
now is moving toward finding
the right location!

2. There are many resources within
communities.
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Vacant lots
Community member
Churches
Schools
City land
County Land

3. Agreements
Legal or informal?

4. Which is right for your location

5. Helpful Questions
• Who owns the land?
• What will be the responsibility of each
partner?
• Who will hold the potential liability?
• What resources will be needed for success?
• What is the investment from the community
• What are the short term/long term goals

6. Why does this matter?
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Community investment resources
Community asked to vacate
Someone injured on site what to do?
Want to build infrastructure
Need to make repairs and upkeep
How to make decisions?
Who is legally responsible?
What power does the land owner have?
Who will be allowed to participate?
Will there be other activities on site?
How will harvest be shared?

7. Resources
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www.bountifulcities.org
www.nccgp.org
www.communitygarden.org
Cooperative Extension Agents
Local city or county planning departments
Health Departments
Other supporting non-profits and
organizations.