Do you want to see Oklahoma City thriving with urban agriculture and hens? The City Council needs to hear from you before they vote! Come share YOUR unique reasons for wanting gardening and hens to enliven our beautiful city, or simply come to show your support.
While the meeting begins at 8:30 a.m., urban ag and chickens are item VIII. I and J on the agenda, and discussion may not begin until 9:15 or even later.
Even before the meeting, you can call or e-mail your City Councilor and Mayor. Contact info here: http://www.okc.gov/council/index.html
More information at: http://goinglocalokc.com/Page_32.html
Frequently Asked Questions at: http://goinglocalokc.com/uploads/Frequently_Asked_Questions_-_UAO.pdf
The Urban agriculture and hen ordinances are endorsed by:
The Wellness Now coalition
Transition OKC
Oklahoma Sustainability Network
Urban Agrarian
Sustainable OKC
Oklahoma Sierra Club
Buy Fresh Buy Local Central Oklahoma
Oklahoma Farm and Food Alliance
Slow Food OKC
Fertile Ground
CommonWealth Urban Farms
OKC Farmers Market District
Verbode
Closer to Earth
SixTwelve
Women in Ag Association
Ludivine
TLC Garden Centers