When urban harvest was founded in 1994 it was thought that food could not be grown organically in houston.
Urban harvest food roof.
Not your typical farm urban harvest stl led the collaboration of architects landscape architects green roof experts horticulturalists structural engineers agronomists and urban farmers to create this internationally recognized project.
On behalf of the foundation we donate the produce grown at the kerr food roof to our donation partners.
Louis brought together members of the community to help build and maintain the space and launched the organization s internship program harvest dinners and happy hours and large volunteer groups.
Louisans to participate in our mission and resist our city s stark socioeconomic racial and class divides through the unifying power of public art.
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Urban harvest stl volunteer jeff mikesell harvests the food roof s first crop a selection of sprouts that will be sold to a nearby restaurant.
Urban harvest stl builds community around inclusive and resilient local food systems.
We have overhauled this building with a vibrant mural to beautify the streetscape attract additional st.
Kerr foundation we converted their sedum green roof into a thriving food roof featuring one hydroponic tower 35 modular smart pots 6 railing planters and 1 edible living wall.
Since then urban harvest has introduced an alternate vision for the city revealing that sustainable fruits and vegetables can flourish in houston s unique climate and locally grown healthy food can revitalize and empower our region.
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Food roof farm the first rooftop farm in st.
Urban harvest stl manages the food roof in downtown st louis.
Our flagship location the food roof farm is a mission minded oasis hidden atop a nondescript self storage building straddling the delmar divide.
Creating a space for this urban oasis in downtown st.
The food roof sits atop a storage building at north.
Celebrate the fifth anniversary of the food roof farm by joining us as a friend of the food roof.
In this year alone they have donated about 100 pounds of produce to those in need.
Portions of their harvest are donated to food banks senior homes and community fruit shares.
However the food roof farm urban harvest stl s oldest and first permanent location was not built until 2015.
Partner with us to build a more resilient equitable and racially just local food system while enjoying the perks of membership.
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Food roof farm the first rooftop farm in st.