Amen Ankh Urban Farms
Chapter 88-312 Ordinances
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Amen Ankh Urban Farm is an urban agricultural enterprise with the goal of achieving environmental justice and sustainability by Healthy local food production and improving local neighborhood access to healthy Foods. We run Aquaponic Systems of farm-raised fish, Herbs and microgreens. We sell Org-Ankh Electric Food Boxes! We also provide Farm-a-See tours of successful Local Farmers with the “Green Griot”.
We grow selected local indigenous Herbs, Fruits, Vegetable and plant life of the Three Sisters: Corn, Beans, and Squash/Melons and cruciferous vegetables: Cabbage, and Kale, With Wheat Grass and other Sprouts, Herbs: Basil, Sage, Chives, Rosemary, Parsley, Peppers, with Moringa nutritional drink supplements, -From our foods we produce Baked Goods, cosmetics, and liniments to provide Healing and Sovereignty: Through the inspiration of Kujichagulia (Self-determination) for all Original peoples.
Dua (Th-ankh you!) ♥.Amen Par Ankh and Amen Ankh Urban Farm were established across the span of 2009 and 2012. We organized as a non-profit Par Ankh (House of Life) that focuses on serving the community as an outreach for balanced change by providing spiritual, emotional, mental and physical life options. Focused on the spiritual aspects of healing and self-help, seminars, classes, Libations, Cultural Arts Events and services, spiritual teachings and private Consultations sessions are offered. In 2012 The Amen Ankh Urban Farm was opened as a Teaching and Therapeutic farm to show the economically sustainable possibilities that any family can have right in the middle of a food desert and urban neighborhood. We began doing business as Amen Par Ankh Wellness Center and opened our second location, the Auset Pr Ankh. Since the opening of our offices, hundreds of people have benefited from profound emotional, spiritual, and physical improvements and have been provided the tools to continue moving themselves forward toward life health, prosperity and wellness.
Nestled in the heart of Kansas City’s Urban Core, The Amen Par Ankh is a place where people find healing and refuge from their everyday lives and problems. Working one-on-one with individuals, a customized plan is developed to meet their needs through hands-on energy work, nutritional counseling and spiritual advisement by offering traditional and non-traditional spiritual, mental and physical healing systems designed to inspire the body…calm the mind…and soothe the soul.
The purpose in creating our Par Ankh (temple of life) gathering is to share in the knowledge of Aboriginal People of this Planet in who we really are. And to rebuild the 14 pieces of Ausar- our temple of man.
We practice Urban Agriculture using the Chapter 88-312 Kansas City ordinances, established by the Kansas City Council in 2010, as follows:
88-312-02-A. HOME GARDEN
A garden maintained by one or more individuals who reside in a dwelling unit located on the subject property. Food and/or horticultural products grown in the home garden may be used for personal consumption, and only whole, uncut, fresh food and/or horticultural products grown in a home garden may be donated or sold on-site within a reasonable time of its harvest. The sales may only take place during the period of May 15 through October 15. Row crops are not permitted in the front yard of a residentially zoned and occupied property, except property zoned R-80, if whole, uncut fresh food and/or horticultural products grown in the home garden are donated or sold onsite. "Row crops" shall be defined as grain, fruit or vegetable plants, grown in rows, which are 24 inches or more in height. "Row crops" shall not mean cultivated or attended trees, bushes, or shrubbery less than 6 feet in height, or trees in excess of 6 feet in height, and shall not include grain, fruit or vegetable plants that are part of the front yard's borders, that extend no more than 5 feet from the side property lines or from the front of the principal building. A home garden is an accessory use to a principal residential use, and must comply with the lot and building standards for its zoning district. On-site sales made in accordance with this section shall not be considered to be commercial activity under this Code, and shall not be subject to the restrictions for home occupations in 88-305-04. Section 88-10-08-C shall govern any conflict between the provisions of this section and any private homeowner covenants or restrictions. Any area of land that is managed and maintained in a manner that fits within the description of Community Supported Agriculture in 88-312-02-C cannot be considered to be a Home Garden.
88-312-02-B. COMMUNITY GARDEN
An area of land managed and maintained by a group of individuals to grow and harvest food and/or horticultural products for personal or group consumption or for sale or donation. A community garden area may be divided into separate garden plots for cultivation by one or more individuals or may be farmed collectively by members of the group. A community garden may include common areas (e.g., hand tool storage sheds) maintained and used by the group. The Community Garden must comply with the lot and building standards for its zoning district. All chemicals and fuels shall be stored in an enclosed, locked structure when the site is unattended. Community garden group members may or may not reside on the subject property. Sales and donation of only whole, uncut, fresh food and/or horticultural products grown in the community garden may occur on-site on otherwise vacant property, but may not occur on residentially zoned and occupied property, except property zoned R-80. Row crops are not permitted in the front yard of a residentially zoned and occupied property, except property zoned R-80, if whole, uncut fresh food and/or horticultural products grown in the community garden are donated or sold onsite. "Row crops" shall be defined as grain, fruit or vegetable plants, grown in rows, which are 24 inches or more in height. "Row crops" shall not mean cultivated or attended trees, bushes, or shrubbery less than 6 feet in height, or trees in excess of 6 feet in height, and shall not include grain, fruit or vegetable plants that are part of the front yard's borders, that extend no more than 5 feet from the side property lines or from the front of the principal building. A community garden may be a principal or accessory use. Any area of land that is managed and maintained in a manner that fits within the description of Community Supported Agriculture in 88-312-02-C cannot be considered to be a Community Garden.
88-312-02-C. COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (CSA)
An area of land managed and maintained by an individual or group of individuals to grow and harvest food and/or horticultural products for shareholder consumption or for sale or donation. Under the CSA model, shareholders arrange to work on the farm in exchange for a share of the food and/or horticultural products grown on the CSA property and/or pay for a portion of the food and/or horticultural products in advance. A CSA may be a principal or accessory use. A CSA located in a residential zoning district, except R-80, requires a special use permit issued in accordance with the special use permit procedures of 88-525. A special use permit shall not be issued unless all of the approval criteria in 88-525-09 are satisfied. The permit is also subject to the following additional standards.
1. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Standards
(a) Garden and farm-related buildings and structures must comply with the accessory structure setback requirements that apply in the subject zoning district (See 88-305). Farmed areas must be set back at least 3 feet from all property lines. The required setback must be covered with ground cover plants, which may include grasses.
(b) Row crops are not permitted in the front yard of a residentially zoned and occupied property, except property zoned R-80, if whole, uncut fresh food and/or horticultural products grown on the CSA property are donated or sold onsite. "Row crops" shall be defined as grain, fruit or vegetable plants, grown in rows, which are 24 inches or more in height. "Row crops" shall not mean cultivated or attended trees, bushes, or shrubbery less than 6 feet in height, or trees in excess of 6 feet in height, and shall not include grain, fruit or vegetable plants that are part of the front yard's borders, that extend no more than 5 feet from the side property lines or from the front of the principal building.
(c) The CSA must comply with the lot and building standards for its zoning district.
(d) Shareholders may pick up food and/or horticultural products grown on the CSA property at the site and may work at the site.
(e) The site must be designed and maintained so that chemicals will not drain onto adjacent property.
(f) Tractors, lawnmowers, and other farm-related machinery in R-10 through R-0.3 residential districts must be stored in an enclosed structure.
(g) Interns and apprentices may be allowed to work on the CSA property.
(h) All chemicals and fuels shall be stored in an enclosed, locked structure when the site is unattended.
(i) Synthetic pesticides or herbicides may be applied only in accordance with state and federal regulations.
(j) Sales and donation of only whole, uncut, fresh food and/or horticultural products grown on the CSA property may be allowed.
(k) Reasonable conditions for the operation of the CSA may be imposed.
(l) The permit may be granted for an initial period of one year. Subsequent renewals may be allowed for up to 5 years if the CSA has complied with all of the requirements of the permit for the previous permit period.
(m) Section 88-10-08-C shall govern any conflict between the provisions of this section and any private homeowner covenants or restrictions.
Amen Par Ankh (sacred temple of life) and Amen Ankh Akademy; is a virtual home school communivercity, in the heart of midtown Kansas City, Missouri. Contact our Minister and Director: Nuta Amen-Ra Moses El and become a member of our Gnome Ma'afia- as We Celebrate the Cycles of Life! Email: amen.parankh@gmail.com and Call/text/Voicemail: 816-281-7704 to sign-up for Spiritual consultations, and life coaching courses and support: PAYPAL: amen.parankh@gmail.com , information: http://emwot.ws/Amen_ParAnkh , http://amen-parankh.blogspot.com , also Look for us on Twitter and LinkedIn. You may also support our Urban farm initiative through: https://www.gofundme.com/Amen-Urban-Farm We acknowledge our Great Ancient Ancestral history and heritage of First Indigo People Spiritual Ways. We provide an Online Afrikan centered Homeschool Curriculum network and After school STEAM (science technology, Industrial Arts, mathematics) careers with hands-on Agriculture Experiences. –You G.R.O.W.W. Girls and Youth Going Green Economic Literacy study group. We Respect Mother Earth and acknowledge the natural sciences and ecology with recycling. We provide Kemetic Ancestor Libation Ceremonies, KMT Readings for Destiny, Health, Career and Relationship Consultations, We perform Home Blessings, Afrikan Naming, KMT Ordained Wedding services and Wedding planning, We celebrate and observe the Equinox and Solstice events, where we celebrate and show our respect for the wonder of nature with Cultural Ceremonies, Song, music, dance, Workshops and special events. We Grow and make Org-Ankh Electric foods, Gifts, and Accessories. We provide an Online Radio Call-in show for Outreach ministry: Amen Communications http://www.blogtalkradio.com/amencommunications Newborn Blessings, Home and Business Spiritual Cleansing and Blessings, Ancient Funeral rites and Ascension ceremonies, Herbs, nature walks and Outdoor camping Experiences, classes such as Spiritual Jewelry making, Sewing and other handcrafts, Henna Healing designs, Head wrapping arts, Making Natural Hair oils, beading and Lox twisting, Cosmetics, and Herbal products. Also Envisioning, Dream Catchers, Vision Boards, Art Healing Mandalas, Reiki, Canning and preserving foods, We assist in Wellness for Body Mind and Spirit for Spiritual Attunement - to realize the fullest capacities of life, health, prosperity and strength. We provide an active space for expressions of our original wisdom ways of life. Ceremony, Counseling, Coaching, Cleansings, and Classes The information on this Blogsite has been put together for general information, education, reference, Spirituality Current Events and entertainment purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any specific condition. Ask your doctor for his professional advice before making radical changes in your diet and lifestyle. Amen Ankh Urban Farm is an urban agricultural enterprise with the goal of achieving environmental justice and sustainability by producing Healthy local foods and improving local neighborhood access to healthy Foods. We are growing orchards and constructing Aquaponic Systems of farm-raised fish, Herbs and microgreens. We also provide Farm-a-See tours of successful Local Farmers with the “Green Griot”. We grow selected local “Org-Ankh” electric indigenous Herbs, Fruits, Vegetable and plant life of the Three Sisters: (Corn, Beans, and Squash/Melons) and cruciferous vegetables: Cabbage, and Kale, With Wheat Grass and other Sprouts, Herbs: Basil, Sage, Chives, Rosemary, Parsley, Peppers, with Moringa nutritional drink supplements, -From our Fresh produce we create canned and Baked Goods, teas, cosmetics, and liniments to provide Healing through the inspiration of Kujichagulia (Self-determination) for everyone. Feel free or Contact the Director: Queenma Nuta Beqsu Moses aka Adenike Amen-Ra Please like our facebook pages: https://www.facebook.com/Green.Griot https://www.facebook.com/PARANKH , https://www.facebook.com/Amen.Ankh.Farm , https://www.facebook.com/Adenike.Art , https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ankh-The-Way-of-Life-Communities/140162689375565 Dua (Th-ankh you!) ♥.