The integration of small food-growing systems into buildings is a key step towards food sovereignty. Food sovereignty is where people and their communities have more say in how their food is produced. In the high-density St. James Town neighbourhood of Toronto, for example, Anchor and partners established a network of “microfarmers” growing food in a central farm and satellite homes to benefit an entire community. This and other approaches used by Anchor help to deliver the core promises of food sovereignty:

Security – By creating a reliable and affordable local food supply, especially in communities where access to fresh, healthy food is limited

Safety – By giving communities control over how their food is produced, through choosing growing methods and protocols that avoid the use of pesticides and other hazards

Diversity – By enabling communities to grow the range of foods that support a well-balanced diet and are relevant to their cultural preferences

The Food Sovereignty Program delivers strong, local food systems for individuals, non-profits, corporations and municipalities.