 Foundation Statements
Vision
Generations whose everyday decisions consider the well being of
our land, our food system, and our community.
Mission
Cityfarm Edmonton creates opportunities for
urbanized children, youth, and their communities to experience
the land, food, and personal growth through:
Belief Statements
The underlying beliefs that form the
foundation of Cityfarm Edmonton are:
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We believe that access to and
engagement in the natural environment and agriculture is
critical to the development of children, youth, and their
communities.
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We believe that connecting children,
youth, and their communities with where their food comes
from influences healthy food choices.
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We believe that adventure play
engenders creativity, health, and well being in children and
youth.
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We believe that role models are
critical in fostering a child's and youth's understanding of
the natural world and their part in it.
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We believe that preservation of
agricultural land and natural environment is the
responsibility of society and their governments.
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We believe that urban and rural
communities are interdependent.
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We believe that growing and eating locally-grown food helps
to support the family farm as part of a rich, dynamic and
sustainable agricultural community.
Values
The values that Cityfarm Edmonton uses to
guide how it carries out its mission and works toward its vision
are:
Accessibility
Cityfarm Edmonton strives to provide equal participation for
everyone.
Connectivity
Cityfarm Edmonton provides a place to enact understanding and
skills transforming community, self, and others.
Environmental Sensitivity
Cityfarm Edmonton fosters a sense of belonging in and mutual
dependency with the natural environment.
Experiential Learning
Cityfarm Edmonton uses first-hand, sensory, evolving experiences
to develop practical skills.
Partnership
Cityfarm Edmonton builds productive links with others to
mutually optimize our respective strengths.
Sense of Place
Cityfarm Edmonton is dedicated to providing a place to connect
with the natural environment.
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