Aye Aye Nu and Rachel Bonar talk about their joys, hopes and experiences out at Juniper Gardens. [...]
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Nestled in the yard of a house on a busy street of downtown Kansas City, MO is the Troostwood Youth Garden. Ericka Wright started Troostwood in 1999 with help from neighboring Rockhurst University. Kids from the neighborhood do much of the work in the garden, growing, managing and selling vegetables A to Z. Troostwood has become an important in the community and one of the few places to get fresh vegetables in the area. Because the kids working there learn the value of hard work and dedication as well as an appreciation for where food comes from, Troostwood acts as an outdoor classroom. [...] Root Deep Urban Farm is owned and operated by Sherri Harvel. With nearly twenty years of farming experience, Harvel has turned a dilapidated piece of property, in Kansas City Missouri, into a small and vibrant farm. You can find anything from naturally grown organic fruits and vegetables, to an array of spices. She showcases her produce at several farmers markets throughout the city and is in business from April through November. Harvel is a board member with the Kansas City Center for Urban Agriculture (KCCUA) and a member of the Kansas City Community Gardens. [...] This summer’s Farm Tour will give participants the opportunity to get an up close look at honeybees and learn about the benefits of local organic honey. Honey is not only nature’s energy booster, but also, an immune system builder, and remedy for seasonal allergies. Rich Sauter and Robert Burns are two Kansas City area beekeepers that hope to shed some light on the inner workings of bees. [...] In June 2009, 1,500 to 2,000 people will tour more than 30 farms and gardens throughout the KC Metro Area. This event is covered extensively by local print and broadcast media—who find dynamic human-interest stories talking to farmers on the tour. When you sponsor the Urban Farms and Gardens Tour, you reach an audience that: * Values a healthful lifestyle—and raising children who are healthy and active Learn more about sponsorships of the Urban Farms and Gardens Tour. [...] |
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