Sample Matrix: Agriculture

GOALS	OBJECTIVES FOR THE YEAR 2001 (5-year plan)	LONG-TERM OBJECTIVES TO REACH SUSTAINABILITY	ACTIONS	INDICATORS
To maintain the basic natural processes indispensable for a sustainable agricultural sector notably by conservation of water, soil and genetic resources. To decrease the input of chemicals to the point that none of these processes are affected. To maintain sufficient local agricultural resources to minimize long-distance shipping of the city’s foodstuffs. To maximize food production within the city itself.	To increase public urban gardens from 100 to 200. To have established a greenbelt in the Bay Area in which local agricultural land is preserved. To have established a system of incentives encouraging owners of undeveloped land to return it to agricultural uses. To have a network of farmer's markets operating in every neighborhood of the city. To have developed neighborhood-garden food production plans.	To raise enough food within the bioregion to feed the population of the city. To grow all food using non-chemical techniques. To provide what transport is necessary for foodstuffs using non-polluting vehicles.	Actively facilitate the establishment of farmer’s markets throughout the city. Provide public education about the benefits of locally grown, unpackaged, organic food. Become an active participant in regional efforts to preserve local agricultural land. Establish a preference at city institutions for locally grown, fresh food. Feature locally and organically grown, fresh food in public gathering places such as Golden Gate Park, the cable car turnaround, and Fisherman’s Wharf. Promote the establishment of urban gardening plots on public and private land, and where possible, on rooftops. Allow the planting of fruit and nut trees on streets and establish a harvesting program to prevent the fruit drop from becoming a hazard.	Percentage of locally sold food raised by organic or IPM methods Number and size of farmer’s markets within the city limits. Percentage of locally sold food raised within 100 miles of city limits. Percentage of food grown within city limits.