What was it all about? 

Most Australians consume less than the recommended daily intake of vegetables. The objective of this scoping project was to identify how community interventions – such as local farmers’ markets, agritourism and community garden programs – may increase vegetable consumption. A literature review and consultations with organisers of community intervention initiatives found that certain forms of community engagement with food – including growing food at home, and food growing and sharing among neighbourhoods –  can contribute to food security. On top of that, it can encourage interest in increasing variety and the amount of vegetables consumed.