Food production

BACKGROUND

Gardening or the cultivation of produce and herbs increases access to healthy, fresh and nutrient-rich foods and allows individuals to be more engaged with food production processes. Studies show that gardening can lead to better eating habits and more positive perceptions of overall health, and has been associated with lower BMI as well as lower odds of overweight and obesity.

Digestive

Muscular

Skeletal

Immune

Cardiovascular

Part 1
Gardening Space

VERIFICATION

A space of at least 0.1 m² [1 ft²] per occupant (no more than 70 m² [754 ft²] maximum is required) is accessible and located within 0.8 km [0.5 mi] of the project boundary for one or a combination of the following:

a.²²

A garden with food-bearing plants.

b.²²

A greenhouse with food-bearing plants.

Edible landscaping (e.g., fruit trees, herbs).

Letter of Assurance
Owner On Site
Spot Check

Part 2
Planting Support

VERIFICATION

Adequate quantities of the following supplies are provided to grow and maintain vegetables, herbs or other edible plants in the Gardening Space provided:

a.²²

Planting medium.

b.²²

Watering system.

c.²²

Lighting (interior spaces only).

d.²²

Plants.

Gardening tools.

Letter of Assurance
Owner On Site
Spot Check

	Core & Shell	New & Existing Buildings	New & Existing Interiors
Part 1: Gardening Space	O	O	O
Part 2: Planting Support	O	O	O

	Commercial Kitchen	Education	Multifamily Residential	Restaurant	Retail
Part 1: Gardening Space	-	O	O	O	-
Part 2: Planting Support	-	O	O	O	-

Verification Methods Matrix

	Letters of Assurance	Annotated Documents	On-Site Assessment
Part 1: Gardening Space	Owner		Spot Check
Part 2: Planting Support	Owner		Spot Check

Standard Citations

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**U.S. Green Building Council. Pilot Credit 82: Local Food Production. http://www.usgbc.org/node/2743606?return=/pilotcredits. Published 2009. Accessed October 17, 2014.**
51.1.a	LEED v4: Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction sets a Pilot Credit (local food production) for onsite food production, which requires provisions for onsite food production.
51.1.b	LEED v4: Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction sets a Pilot Credit (local food production) for onsite food production, which requires the provision of a greenhouse.
51.2.a	LEED v4: Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction sets a Pilot Credit (local food production) for onsite food production, which requires the provision for onsite food production.
51.2.b	LEED v4: Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction sets a Pilot Credit (local food production) for onsite food production, which requires the provision of a watering system.
51.2.c	LEED v4: Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction sets a Pilot Credit (local food production) for onsite food production, which requires the provision of access to sunlight.
51.2.d	LEED v4: Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction sets a Pilot Credit (local food production) for onsite food production, which requires the provision of vegetable gardens and/or edible nut and fruit-bearing plants.