Recently I took a career interest inventory which highlighted an interest in horticulture. While exploring this with a trusted adviser the benefits of a relationship with plants and gardening became crystal clear. My grandparents loved gardening and would explain plants to me from "dirt". There's opportunity for healing and connection here. -If respected - a hopeful focus on the intersection of faith, artistry and design can emerge.
C orbin Hill Farm offers fresh locally grown vegetables in areas of NYC that are often poorly served by traditional food distribution infrastructure. Additionally they offer a financial model of participation that brings the term "food justice" to mind. In an era of huge corporate food delivered invisibly Corbin Hill Farm offers smiling faces committed to proving a model of growing and consumption that solves many outstanding difficulties. I met with the folks delivering food at Urban Garden Center where they bring the goodness. MG: What is the main goal of a CSA in New York City? CHF: Although Corbin Hill Farm is inspired by the CSA model, we are actually a Farm Share. Unlike most CSAs, we offer flexible membership terms in order to make fresh produce accessible to the diverse communities we serve. Our primary goal is to eradicate food deserts in Harlem and the South Bronx. MG: Is this a profitable venture? CHF: We are...
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