There is great potential for urban farms to provide environmental gains, fresh nutrient-rich food for urban dwellers, and right livelihood for beginning farmers. Urban farming in the U.S. has been a mostly nonprofit effort, growing for underserved communities. While these projects are essential, urban farming must become financially viable, or else it will remain a tiny portion of the economy. Our cities’ environmental, labor and social challenges call for urban farming to become a player in our agricultural economy. This panel will provide best practices from successful for-profit urban farms that serve farmers’ markets, CSAs and restaurants.
Track and Session Info
Session:
B | 10:30 am
Date and Location
Location:
Heather
Day:
Thursday
Date:
10/24/15
Presenter(s):
Caroline Devany
Title:
Caroline Devany
Presenter Affiliation:
Stone's Throw Urban Farm
Caitlyn Galloway
Title:
Caitlyn Galloway
Presenter Affiliation:
Little City Gardens
Kristyn Leach
Title:
Kristyn Leach
Presenter Affiliation:
Namu Farm
Willow Rosenthal
Title:
Willow Rosenthal
Presenter Affiliation:
Urban Adamah