A video by Rebecca Gerendasy.

“More grows in a garden than what the gardener plants” – Old Spanish Proverb

“Each year, through the Janus Youth Programs, a group of up to 10 teenagers from various NE Portland neighborhoods have a chance to give back to their community, and themselves, by growing food.

“They became urban farmers by planning, planting, and harvesting their crops on a farm within a metropolitan area. They learned about the value of food by selling at the local Farmers Market.

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Another excellent film by Rebecca Gerendasy!

“A simple idea led two women into a thriving new farming enterprise. Build backyard mini-farms for homeowners who want to start growing their own fresh herbs and vegetables lasting throughout most of the year. As mentioned in the Director’s Journal, a considerable amount of food can be grown in a small area of land. As food prices rise, these types of mini-farms take on new economic meaning!”

See Rebecca’s Director’s Journal describing this story.

And here is a link to ‘Your Backyard Farmer’ operated by Donna Smith and Robyn Streeter.