AGENCY TESTIMONY
Introduction and background of the Mayor's Office of Urban Agriculture
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Qiana Mickie, Executive Director of NYC's Mayor's Office of Urban Agriculture (MOUA), introduces herself and provides an overview of MOUA's mission and responsibilities.
- MOUA was established by Local Law 123 of 2021 to increase access to fresh, locally grown food and strengthen climate resiliency.
- The office aims to address climate, wealth, health, and food disparities through research, policy development, and community outreach.
- MOUA collaborates with other city agencies on various fronts, including community gardens, urban farms, and workforce development.
Qiana Mickie
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I apologize.
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I've I've lost my voice, but this was a hearing that was quite important.
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So I hope people can, bear with me with my froggy voice.
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Good afternoon, chair.
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Of various and members of the committee, economic development.
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My name is Kiana Micky.
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I'm the executive director of the New York City's off Mayor's Office of Urban Agriculture, also known as AMUWA.
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I am pleased to be here to testify at this hearing on the critical topic of citywide access to fresh produce.
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The office was established by local law, 123 of 2021.
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It is a newer office that's tasked with leading New York City's efforts to increase the access to and the production of fresh fresh, healthy, locally grown food while strengthening climate resiliency and spurring economic activity across our city.
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Through research, policy development, advocacy, and community outreach, MUA aims to address the climate, wealth, and health and food disparities in our natural and built environments.
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We collaborate with other city agencies to advance agriculture and equity on several fronts, including community gardens, urban farms, regional food systems, workforce development, environmental justice, and overall building a green resilient economy.
