Urban farming may become essential

Farming in urban areas and on the outskirts of our major towns and cities, holds much promise for delivering healthy and safe food to our cities. Urban farms not only provide local employment, but serve as educational hubs for those wanting to learn about food production and become more self-sufficient. In this episode we hear from Julian Cribb, journalist and science communicator - https://juliancribb.blog/ Belinda Thackeray, Sydney Urban Farm - https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/community/participation/sydney-city-farm Cal Champagne, Green Connect - https://green-connect.com.au/ Meng Sun, Sun’s Fresh Farm - https://www.facebook.com/SunsFreshFarm/ Manu Prigioni, Farm It Forward - https://www.farmitforward.com.au/ Lizzie Buscaino, Piccollo Farm - https://www.piccolofarm.com.au/ Eric Love, Centre For Organic Research and Education - https://core.asn.au/ Clarence Slockee, Director at Jiwah Pty Ltd https://www.jiwah.com.au/ Other links to things covered in this episode https://www.westernsydneyparklands.com.au/places-to-go/urban-farms-2/ Credits This podcast has been produced by the Grow Love Project with support from Greater Sydney Local Land Services, through funding from the Australian Government's National Landcare Program. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.