"1 in 10" promotes policies leading to local food production and longterm food system sustainability. Our immediate goal is to make it possible for one in ten people to consume locally-grown food. Our vision is that everyone can eat, grow and live healthily in San Diego and beyond.

WE ADVOCATE TEN BETTER LOCAL FOOD POLICIES:

(Each platform point has its own page, so click on the highlighted text for more information.  Also, tlease note that we will be re-prioritizing our work on these policies and updating the 10-pt platform in mid-December.)  

1. Streamline Community Garden Permit (& Reduce the Permit Deposit)

2. Prioritize Water for Food Production  (See Water Policy Page.)

3. Support Backyard Growers at Farmers’ Markets 

4. Promote Graywater/Reclamation Systems 

5. Permit Green Carts for Accessible Fresh Produce 

6. Promote Home and Community Composting 

7. Update Permit for City Chickens 

8. Promote Urban Beekeeping 

9. Food Stamp Benefits (EBT) Acceptance at ALL Farmers' Markets

10. Institute City Food Waste Composting & Green Waste Recycling Programs

                                                    See a map of Community Gardens and Farmers' Markets!