by youth, we sponsored a Gardening with Youth Conference attended by 

 approximately 100 people. We've published Introduction to Vegetable 

 Gardening, the Downtown Farmer and El Agricultor Urbano. 



URBAN AGRICULTURE 



We're working with agencies and community groups to make land avail- 

 able on a permanent basis for neighbrohood people that want and need to 

 raise food, and supporting projects that demonstrate the viability of 

 urban agriculture. 



AGRICULTURAL LAND USE 



By participating in the planning process and monitoring decisions 

 that may affect agricultural lands, we're trying to prevent further loss 

 or destruction of agricultural resources. With the recent passage of the 

 Farmland Preservation Bill^ we are assisting in its implementation and 

 providing information to the public. 



A FARMERS' MARKET FOR BOSTON 



With our assistance, organizing is underway for the opening of a 

 farmers market at several neighborhood locations , Such markets provide 

 tresh, quality produce for inner-city residents, improving nutrition and 

 affording an opportunity for farmers to sell directly to consumers » 



FINANCIAL REPORT 



The budget appropriated to accomplish the various programs of the 

 Division was $69, 000 o 



