To say we made progress since we started two weeks ago is an understatement. Last week, we got a great review in The Wall Street Journal, delivered the first scale to Hollenback Community Garden in Brooklyn, and launched a Facebook page. This week, we took advantage of the newly opened Herb Garden at the Brooklyn … Continued
Last night, the Farming Concrete research team got together for the first time. Sixteen volunteers crowded into GreenThumb’s offices, where we passed around guidelines and data sheets to get this project under way. The energy was amazing. The enormous amount of work it will take to accurately measure just how much food New Yorkers are … Continued
Farming Concrete is looking for volunteers, interns, and funding! We have pending (but likely) fiscal sponsorship and a source of equipment, but we need your help. Why we need volunteers: Make a map of areas within community gardens that are under cultivation (raised beds, etc.). No skills necessary to participate, but if you’re familiar with … Continued