Local Food

Supporting locally grown food and the transition to sustainable agriculture and healthy, seasonal foods, this icon set is ideal for promoting community wellbeing and food security. As we are finalizing this set in early 2024, we have added several new icons and categories that make the set easier to use and understand.

Click these icons to explore related sites on this platform. Use them to bring local food and agriculture into view on your Green Map.

Our thanks to the many Green Mapmakers and food specialists who took part in this process for their great suggestions! Is something missing or out of place? Please comment at GreenMap.org/localfood.

Icons

Farm

Encompasses small-scale city farm to full-size rural farms that are organic, biodynamic, regenerative or utilizing other sustainable methods. Can be used to indicate 4H demonstration farms, agricultur...

City Farm or Community Farm

Any size of agricultural farm established in urban or residential areas, outdoors, on the roof, indoors, even in a schoolyard. Can be cooperative, commercial, educational, therapeutic, demonstration, ...

Allotment Garden

Garden with assigned plots shared and maintained by local residents in urban areas. There may be a waiting list, limited availability, fences and/or a shed with tools, water, etc, but they are not res...

Community Garden

Often planted on public or formerly abandoned land and run by volunteers who cultivate food, flowers and closer relationships to nature and one another. Sometimes fenced and locked or threatened by de...

Eco Agriculture or Permaculture

Short for permanent agriculture, this sustainable system of agriculture and settlement is practiced all over the world. Permaculture Design can be applied to various types of projects. Eco-agriculture...

Native Plants / Food Forest

Flora that is indigenous in the region, sometimes called old growth, heirloom or indigenous species. Native species requires less water and care than exotic imports, and usually attract more birds, be...

Orchard / Fruit and Nut Trees

Privately owned fruit plants are usually in formations that maximize productiveness. May be owned by a farm, family, school, etc. Ideally, sustainably managed using nontoxic / integrated pest manageme...

Grazing Area / Silvopasture

Livestock may be seen here. Silvopasture is the practice of integrating trees, forage, and the grazing of domesticated animals in a mutually beneficial way. A form of agroforestry, silvopasture utili...

Agricultural Land Reserve / Land Trust

Does your town have land that is reserved for agriculture? Use this icon for these sites and for sources of information. May be used as a point or area.

Healthy Soil

Compost, mulch, biochar, cover crops, No Dig and other soil stewardship techniques makes for great soil. Soil building practices are becoming more valuable each day. Icon can indicate a point or an ar...

Irrigation / Water Source

Water is essential for plant growth. Careful management to ensure that clean water is shared in a just way, a healthy watershed and thriving habitat are key.

Greenhouse

From hoop houses to more permanent climate controlled structures, food production greenhouses can extend the growing season. This may include sustainably raised domesticated animals such as chickens a...

Vermiculture

Worm breeding technology that allows the recycling of organic matter and creates humus that enriches soil. Lombricultura o vermicultura: tecnología de crianza de lombrices que, en base a desechos or...

Aquaculture

Fresh water or sea water farming for the cultivation of oysters, kelp, clams, fish, coral and other marine life. Could be problematic to wildlife.

Conventional Farm Runoff / Emissions

A farm where pesticides and fertilizer are not well-managed, but mix with animal waste and contaminate local waterways. Sometimes called non-point pollution, feedlot or factory farm, this can impact a...

Invasive Species

Invasive Species can be seen here, crowding out native species. This can potentially impact food sources, sunlight and water for other species.

Farmers or Local Market

Sells regionally grown produce. May be organic or traditional conventionally grown foods, sold in a lively permanent or temporary setting. Food does not travel far, so it's fresh and nutritious. Shopp...

Organic or Local Food

Local food that is grown near to where it is consumed, so it has fewer 'food miles' that decrease freshness and increased shipping and other ecological impacts. Organic food is grown without pesticide...

Healthy Dining

The emphasis is on wholesome, healthful, fresh foods. Vegetarian and vegan (no animal products); gluten-free, meat and dairy products from ethically treated animals, without genetic modifications or f...

Picnic Spot or Healthy Dining

Enjoy a meal, drinks or snack in a park, an outdoor cafe, food truck area or picnic zone. Can be temporary cafe seating or an ongoing location designed for physical distancing.

Artisanal Food or Local Flavor

Cuisine of a particular place, often made from local ingredients. These foods can re-introduce traditional food preservation, nutrition, indigenous and gourmet practices. Often seasonal, hand-made and...

Landmark Dining/Pub

A locally famous cafe or restaurant or brew house that is part of the culture of the community.

Plant-based or Vegan

Food and other products that are not derived from animals.

Free Fridge or Food Rescue or Community Larder

A place to provide or take food for free (or small donation). More casual than a food bank, this may be a single community fridge or other forms of mutual aid, including a pop up pantry. In the UK, Co...