Working to End Hunger

Starting back in 2005 with three gardens, Urban Farming is now an international organization that grows food on underutilized land in order to solve hunger.  One program they have that’s especially interesting focuses on building edible walls in Los Angeles.  To learn more read on:

Urban Farming is an international 501(c)3 organization headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. We bring people together in communities throughout America and abroad to plant food on unused land, space, rooftops and walls, with the intention of ending hunger in our generation, while greening the globe.

Each harvest is free for everyone to enjoy. Neighbors are encouraged to share their healthy food with local food banks to help others in need. We also host several green science gardens in schools Kindergarten through College age. Students learn about team building, skills training, self-sufficiency, environmental issues, health and nutrition. Older students receive the education and inspiration to prepare them for many types of green jobs, while being encouraged to stay in school and volunteer.

The Urban Farming Paradigm is designed to empower and lift suffering communities out of poverty. The model begins with the first of our seven guiding principles which is to create win-win relationships. We increase diversity while working together for a common cause, building safer cities, providing food security, and instilling hope for a better future. Planting attractive food gardens beautifies and uplifts communities while lowering crime as well as the urban heat index. Growing locally reduces the use of fossil fuels related to transporting produce to and from stores.

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