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New Brighton Climate Action Plan 6 -4 CAP ACTIONS Strategy Action Local Food and Agriculture LF 2: Increase access to local food, particularly among low income and food inse- cure individuals. LF 2- 1 Continue support of the New Brighton farmer's market (particularly expansion to accept WIC/SNAP beneflts) and food hubs, with a focus on expanding equitable access to locally-produced and organic foods and increasing food security among at-risk populations. LF 2- 2 Conduct a detailed Food Security Assessment to determine food insecurity conditions within the City, areas with limited access to full service grocery stores and markets (particularly within areas of higher vulnerable populations), identify areas within the City for improvement, and establish detailed strategies to increase food security within City. LF 2- 3 Establish incentives for developers and large property owners to provide space for backyard or com- munity gardens. LF 2- 4 Establish a public Food Forest by adding edible trees, shrubs, and planting regionally native vegeta- bles to existing public landscaping including boulevard and right of way areas. Select an existing property for a pilot project. LF 2- 5 Establish partnerships with garden centers in New Brighton (Pletscher's) to establish education on locally adapted /perennial agriculture plants (berries, grapevines, etc). LF 2- 6 Offer City of New Brighton facility/parking lot as a consumer sponsored agriculture (CSA) pickup site. LF 2- 7 Partner with Metro Transit and other partners to explore offering free public transportation to the farmers market, making sure to have multiple stops and routes in low-income parts of the city. LF 2- 8 Explore establishment of community gardens near or in association with schools in the community, providing a designated portion of the community garden for each school. Explore partnerships in- cluding Organic Gardener and Minnesota Extension Ramsey County Master Gardeners.