Montgomery Parks Virtual Speaker Series: How Harlem Revolutionized Urban Farming
Tuesday March 1, 2022 2:00pm to 3:00pmMontgomery Parks Virtual Speaker Series
Meet Tony Hillery, founder and CEO of Harlem Grown, and learn how he turned one abandoned community garden into urban farms across Harlem.
Harlem Grown, a nonprofit based in Harlem, NY, inspires youth to lead healthy and ambitious lives through mentorship and hands-on education in urban farming, sustainability, and nutrition. Tony will share the story of how Harlem Grown came to be — from the early days of building the first farm, to now 12 gardens across Harlem, including one hydroponic “farm of the future”.
He will also discuss the importance of community on the farms. In addition to giving away all of its food to local neighbors, Harlem Grown offers community programming and social events throughout the year including things such as Saturday yoga. Food justice is about more than providing and distributing food; Harlem Grown’s model seeks to positively impact the community through mentorship, education, and partnerships to create sustainable change.
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