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Current State <br />Currently, Groveland provides a monthly farmer’s market, an <br />aquaponics farm, and opportunities for outdoor recreation <br />(e.g., kayaking the Palatlakaha River, biking the South Lake Trail, <br />and fishing at Lake David). While we have made progress toward <br />cultivating an eco-agrarian lifestyle, there are opportunities to <br />improve: offering farm-to-table restaurants; offering more fresh, <br />natural locally grown and harvested products to residents; <br />encouraging more local growers to attend our farmer’s market and <br />to partner with local restaurants; increasing the frequency of local <br />markets; powering parts of the city with renewable energy sources; <br />improving walkability in our downtown and new community <br />types; creating lodging accommodations; developing community <br />and rooftop gardens, and edible landscapes; and encouraging <br />permaculture and organic farming practices. Such steps will move <br />us even closer toward our vision of cultivating an eco-agrarian <br />lifestyle in Groveland. <br />Goal Statement <br />Become a close-knit community in which all activities are <br />thoughtfully integrated into existing eco-systems and to enhance <br />healthy development, self-reliance and maintain a continued <br />eco-agrarian way of life. <br />Objectives <br />1.Establish a city-supported agriculture program (CSA) <br />“Groveland Grown” to promote healthy locally grown food in <br />the community, creating opportunity for farmers, residents, <br />and merchants. Include certification, marketing, and an indoor/ <br />outdoor Groveland Market for agricultural sales and education. <br />Core Value: Vitality <br />2.Develop a Waterways Master Plan to coincide with the Parks <br />and Trails Master Plan. Amplify natural recreation opportunities <br />like kayaking, boating, fishing, running, bicycling, equestrian, <br />and gardening, as these are activities for residents and visitors <br />to experience and connect with Groveland’s water ways and <br />nature corridors. <br />Core Values: Intentionality, Vitality, Connectivity <br />STRATEGIC PRIORITY <br />8 <br />Eco-Agrarian Lifestyle <br />What is <br />Eco-Agrarian? <br />Eco-agrarian is a lifestyle <br />that connects Groveland <br />residents and visitors with <br />nature and each other. <br />It provides purpose and <br />support for preserving <br />our natural areas and <br />agricultural lands. <br />It’s about how we use <br />these spaces, from <br />outdoor recreation to <br />growing our food, to <br />create a strong sense <br />of place and belonging. <br />It’s the feeling you get <br />when you’re out kayaking <br />with friends enjoying <br />the water, sunshine, <br />and fresh air. <br />It’s an evening enjoying <br />a farm-to-table meal <br />with family underneath <br />the star lit skies. <br />It enhances our quality <br />of life, impact on our <br />environment, and <br />stimulates our local <br />economy. It’s the City <br />with Natural Charm. <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: ED255D72-EB5F-464C-83B6-643F4B19812A