Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Indiana’s Largest Urban Farm Giving Away Fresh Produce

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“GREENFIELD, Ind. — Jonathan Lawler, executive director of nonprofit Brandywine Creek Farms, has a goal of donating 1 million pounds of fresh produce to those in need in 2017.

Last year, Lawler, with the help of volunteers and seasonal employees, grew 211 tons of produce — over 400,000 pounds.”

“Their goal this year is to produce 40,000 pounds of food on site, with Brandywine committing to another 50,000 to 60,000 pounds of donations. With that, the center hopes to feed a combined 5,200 households in the area.”

Read the FULL article at: “AgriNews-pubs.com

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