Little City Gardens

When putting together a packet on the blight-reducing benefits of urban farms a couple months ago, we asked some neighbors to say a few words about their relationship to the farm and their feelings about the lot now, as compared to before. We were touched by the responses. Below are a few excerpts, and you can read more here.

Social activities and the farmstand they have operated have provided a meeting place for neighbors I have gotten to know, for the first time. I feel much more involved and positive about my neighborhood. It is no longer just a bunch of houses and driveways- it has that vital ingredient -life…

..I am very pleased that an urban farm exists in my neighborhood. It is a blessing to have an area where food is grown locally…