Urban Growth Farm

Peter McDermott talks about Urban Growth, a 1/3 acre urban farm on the west side of Cleveland owned by the Urban Community School. Peter reflects on his connection with the land in the neighborhood where he grew up and went to school. Peter introduces some of the techniques utilized to maximize production on a limited plot of land, including Small Plot INtensive (SPIN) farming,permaculture, and techniques developed by organic farmer Elliot Coleman. Peter also talks about his work promoting stronger regional networks and leadership around local food systems through his work with Entrepreneurs for Sustainability (E4S) and localfoodcleveland.org