New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced that Qiana Mickie will serve as director of the newly-created Mayor's Office of Urban Agriculture.
As director, Mickie will oversee the Adams administration’s efforts to strengthen, expand and support the city’s community gardens and urban farms. This is in alignment with the mayor’s plans and vision for a healthier, more sustainable and more equitable city.
“Making our cityscape greener isn’t just a slogan — it’s a centerpiece of our agenda,” said Mayor Adams. “Urban agriculture is a growing industry in our city that has the potential to expand the supply of healthy and locally grown food, create jobs, and make our city more resilient. Qiana brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to this role, and as director of the new Office of Urban Agriculture, she will play an integral role in advancing my food and sustainability agenda.
For the past 11 years, Mickie has worked at the intersection of equity, food systems, agriculture and resiliency. She is active in local and international policy issues such as food sovereignty, land tenure and health. She previously served as the executive director of Just Food, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting New Yorkers struggling with food insecurity.
“As a lifelong New Yorker, I’m excited to bring my decades plus experience as a food and agriculture leader to the role, and I’m honored to establish the city’s first-ever Office of Urban Agriculture,” said Mayor’s Office of Urban Agriculture Director Qiana Mickie.
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