Description
This online guide explains how congregations can prioritize land and spiritual justice by outlining steps to transfer unused congregation property to farmers. FaithLands created the guide to support its goal of engaging faith communities in reparative justice through the land.
The guide helps congregations develop a conceptual and practical understanding of using congregational land to grow food. Sections about understanding and participating in restorative justice for farmland focus on faith-based land use. The guide also provides concrete steps on how to assess whether land is suitable for farming and how to transfer or lease congregational land. Examples range from urban farms to rural acreage.
Features
- Case studies from various cultures and faith traditions
- Illustrations, images, and accessible formatting in each section
Recommended Audience
Rural clergy and lay leaders
Cost
Free
Practical Applications
- Share the recommendations with your congregation’s operations team to assess whether your unused land is suitable for a garden or farm.
- Use this resource to create a pamphlet to help your congregation communicate with stakeholders in your community.
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