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Hydroponics in Bushwick: An Oasis in a Food Desert
For most living in low-income urban neighborhoods, access to fresh, affordable produce is limited, and alternatives to canned and processed foods are scarce. New York City, it turns out, is not immune to these “food deserts.” Just a borough away in Bushwick, the Child Development Support Corp. is providing an oasis in one of these deserts, raising hydroponic greens for food pantry clients.
A 250-square-foot room is filled with tables, grow lights, excited children and an assortment of dazzlingly green plants. The farm provides education – how to grow, clean, and prepare healthy food. But more importantly, it empowers the citizens of this food desert, who take pride in the knowledge that they grew the food they eat.
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pmurphy
I love nothing more than a summer tomato (maybe add some balsamic, basil, and home-made mozz). In my free-time, I cook, read about cooking, farm, read about farming, and eat. Food is a basic necessity, but good food ought to be a fundamental right.
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about 1 year ago Kwmm
Love to see stories about food justice on my favorite blog, everyone deserves the right to healthy, fresh, delicious food.