Growing the Urban Farm Symposium

Urban agriculture is growing rapidly in cities across America. Vacant lots, abandoned green spaces, and urban rooftops are being transformed into productive farms that provide fresh produce and opportunities for healthy activity, income, and many other benefits for urban families. Can the unprecedented growth of urban agriculture continue? Can urban farms produce enough food to feed large numbers of city residents? What new policies must be adopted to improve and promote urban agriculture? Will rooftop and vertical gardening systems increase the productivity of urban farms? What techniques can we employ to be better growers? What benefits beyond food production does urban agriculture provide to the community? Growing the Urban Farm will feature four distinguished speakers who will address these critical questions and offer inspiration to experienced and aspiring urban farmers alike.

This symposium is presented by Bronx Green-Up, NYBG's steadfast community gardening program, which has been instrumental in the Bronx for the last 27 years.

Wednesday, November 18, 2015; 6 p.m.–8 p.m.

Ross Hall
The New York Botanical Garden