Urban Farming Revives Memphis Soil

VINE Foods just launched an urban farm in Memphis on a former scrap tire lot, growing nutrient-rich tomatoes to hit local grocery shelves and inspire small farmers nationwide. Founder Marcelo Marzola chose Memphis for its exceptional soil—rich with African heritage from the Mississippi River—and its potential to revolutionize food systems. Using high tunnels for year-round production, each of their five structures will yield 100,000 pounds of tomatoes annually, cutting down on long-haul shipping and boosting local flavor. Marzola’s mission? To simplify, scale, and share urban farming through grants and mentorship, empowering communities to grow their own food—and proving Memphis is ready to lead the charge. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/47e4972c8839cc05