New York Times photo by Todd Heisler
It feels like summer out right now which makes me think two things: how long before the good local produce starts rolling into area farmers markets, and why am I still inside typing on the computer?
This link to the Sun has information on all the area farmer's markets including the newest one in Harbor East.
Coincidentally, there's a great story in today's New York Times about an urban farming movement that's becoming more and more popular.
The idea behind it is simple - help citizens transform vacant lots into community gardens where they can grow organic produce to sell at local greenmarkets. New York's got an interesting model that could be easily replicated.
With so many empty lots, a scarcity of nourishing food for sale in poorer neighborhoods, and a mayor committed to healthy communities (in every sense of the word) this is an idea we should get behind here in Baltimore.
With so many empty lots, a scarcity of nourishing food for sale in poorer neighborhoods, and a mayor committed to healthy communities (in every sense of the word) this is an idea we should get behind here in Baltimore.
-mike
