Community Food Growing in Oakland: Ways to get involved
Article by Stephanie Paige O....
Last updated at Wed, 21 Jul at 8:48am.

(Editor’s note: So, you want to start gardening in Oakland? Then this urban gardening series is for you. Whether you want to learn how to garden communally on public land, private land, in your own backyard or learn how other Oaklanders have made their city gardens vibrant and productive, you will find what you need to get started here.

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Got Produce to Spare? Donate to Alameda County Food Bank
Blog entry by Oakland Food Poli....
Last updated at Tue, 13 Jul at 12:12pm.

by Colleen Lynch

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Use Your Roof! Project: Rooftop and Community Gardens Thrive in Oakland, SF, and Richmond
Blog entry by Bay Localize.
Last updated at Sat, 19 Jun at 7:29am.

 

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Red Herrings Are Not Dinner Food, or why Caitlin Flanagan is WRONG about school gardens
Article by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Tue, 19 Jan at 1:11pm.

Are school gardens a crock or what? is the question writer Caitlin Flanagan asks in the latest issue of The Atlantic Magazine and its online site.

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Community Voices: East Oakland Youth Facility Completes Green Job Training Program & Unveils Model site for Water Efficiency
Blog entry by Oakland Local edi....
Last updated at Sat, 21 Nov at 12:50pm.

from the dig.coop and the East Oakland Boxing Association:

East Oakland Youth Facility Completes Green Job Training Program & Unveils Model site 

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Community News: New Report Reveals Potential for Food Production on Oakland’s Public Land
Article by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Mon, 2 Nov at 12:13pm.

Oakland, CA (October 30, 2009) – A new report released today  by Urban Food.org, with support from the HOPE Collaborative and City Slicker Farms, identifies 1,200 acres of vacant and underutilized public land in Oakland, California, that could potentially be used for food production.

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Healthy Food for All: New report tells the struggles--and successes--of food access in Oakland & Detroit
Article by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Wed, 21 Oct at 1:02pm.

“We know now that lack of access to healthy food—fresh vegetables, fruits, and grains—is a big factor in many health problems common in low-income communities.

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