Local Government Food Policy Database
Chocolay Charter Township Community Farm Land Use Agreement
| Jurisdiction Name | Charter Township of Chocolay |
| State / Province | MI |
| Country | United States |
| Type of Government | Municipality |
| Population | 7,148 |
| Population Range | 2,500 to 19,999 |
| Year | 2014 |
| Policy Links | View Policy Online |
| Policy Type | motion |
| GFC Topic | community food connections |
| Keywords | community garden, food production, food security, land use, urban agriculture |
| Adopting Government Department(s) | Charter Township of Chocolay Township Board; Charter Township of Chocolay Planning Commission |
| Lead Implementing Entity(s) | Charter Township of Chocolay Planning Commission |
| Supporting Entity(s) | Charter Township of Chocolay Township Board |
| Funding Amount | n/a |
| Funding Sources | n/a |
| Policy Outcome(s) |
The policy allows for the lease of 14 acres of city-owned farmland to the Chocolay Community Farm Collaborative for farming, educational, and food security activities. |
| Contact | Kelley Mosher |
| Position Title | Graduate Research Assistant |
| Organization | Food Systems Planning and Healthy Communitites Lab |
| Phone | 7167835401 |