N2NH
10-22-2012, 08:40 AM
Yeh, there are still farms in the city but not in the traditional sense...
Brooklyn Grange is the largest rooftop farm in the country (and possibly the world), spanning some 40,000 square feet atop a former industrial building in Queens. The farm produces everything from beets to beans plus 40 other herbs and vegetables. The Grange is dedicated to using organic principles in the growing process, however they are not certified organic by the USDA and has no plans to do so because this often leads unnecessary increases in costs. They believe that using natural growing techniques should be standard when trying to help create healthy and sustainable cities.
New York City Farms (http://inhabitat.com/nyc/top-5-urban-farms-in-new-york-city/)
http://i48.tinypic.com/52mi1.jpg
Brooklyn Grange is the largest rooftop farm in the country (and possibly the world), spanning some 40,000 square feet atop a former industrial building in Queens. The farm produces everything from beets to beans plus 40 other herbs and vegetables. The Grange is dedicated to using organic principles in the growing process, however they are not certified organic by the USDA and has no plans to do so because this often leads unnecessary increases in costs. They believe that using natural growing techniques should be standard when trying to help create healthy and sustainable cities.
New York City Farms (http://inhabitat.com/nyc/top-5-urban-farms-in-new-york-city/)
http://i48.tinypic.com/52mi1.jpg