Urban Farms

By Casey Neese

October 3, 2019

Last Updated: September 22, 2010

by WorldLink staff

?What are some ways to connect with both your community and the source of your food when living in a city? In this video from the Nourish Video Encyclopedia, chef Bryant Terry discusses the rise of urban farming and its importance in building healthy communities, engaging young people, and bringing fresh, homegrown food to cities.

?Nourish is a national educational initiative designed to open a meaningful conversation about food and sustainability. With a distinctly positive vision, Nourish celebrates both food and community. Learn more at www.nourishlife.org.

?Bryant Terry is an eco-chef, food justice activist, and author of Vegan Soul Kitchen and co-author of Grub, with Anna Lappé. For more than a decade he has worked to build a more just and sustainable food system. His interest in cooking, farming, and community health can be traced back to his childhood in Memphis, Tennessee, where his grandparents inspired him to grow, prepare, and appreciate good food.

?Stay tuned for more selections from the Nourish Video Encyclopedia, a collection of short films that explore the story of our food.

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Nourish is a program of WorldLink, a non-profit organization dedicated to education for sustainability. Heifer International is a sponsor of the Nourish initiative.?