Have you ever contemplated the fact that
humans are the only species on Earth that pays to live on the planet?
This continues, despite the fact that there is presently more than
enough resources to care for every citizen.
Solving the conundrum of world hunger has
been many peoples’ dream. Hopefully, it will be remedied within the
next century or two. Perhaps one of the ways inspired activists will
make this ambition a reality is to install more community gardens which can offer nutrient-dense food to local civilians for free! If it sounds too good to be true, look no further than what has developed in Michigan. Inhabitat
reports that in the city of Detroit – which is recognized as a location
where many families are affected by economic imbalance, America’s first
urban ‘Agrihood’ exists and it feeds approximately 2,000 households.
The Michigan Urban Farming Initiative (MUFI) is
responsible for implementing the three-acre project. Two acres of the
land is devoted to growing crops, such as fruits and vegetables, and the
remaining one acre allows for a fruit orchard with 200 trees.
Additionally, a sensory garden has been constructed for kids to
experience and learn more about sustainable agriculture. MUFI explains its
project as an alternative neighborhood growth model which centers
around urban agriculture. Co-founder and president of the non-profit,
Tyson Gersh, explained in a statement: “Over the last four years, we’ve grown
from an urban garden that provides fresh produce for our residents to a
diverse, agricultural campus that has helped sustain the neighborhood,
attracted new residents and area investment.”
Volunteers are essential for MUFI to
flourish. Reportedly, plans are in the works to construct a 3,200
square-foot Community Resource Center at the agrihood. The building will
serve as a colorful headquarters and education center. Nearby, a health food cafe will also be built, and it will likely utilize crops grown in the urban food forest. Every individual and family deserve to have abundant access to nutrient-dense, life-saving foods. Please like, comment on, and share this article if you think more cities need similar initiatives.
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