One of my favorite parts of the
local food course was visiting the City Roots farm. It was not only an
educational experience, but an entertaining one that I probably never would
have done without taking the course. I was very impressed by the way City Roots
utilizes its space in a sustainable and efficient way. And it was surprising to
learn that it is the only farm within city limits. Having a sustainable farm
with a variety of crops in such close proximity to the city is beneficial to
the community in many ways. For starters, it’s a great source for individuals
to get fresh vegetables. It’s also a good resource for local restaurants.
Restaurants can buy produce to supply their stores and can use the local
ingredients as a selling point for their patrons. Even if it is more expensive,
many community members may be willing to pay higher costs as people are
becoming more and more concerned with where their food is coming from. There is
a larger desire to support local farms like City Roots rather than corporate
farms located well outside of the community. I also learned the space is even
open to the community to rent out to host events.
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