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.

They discovered there is a growing need for local access to fresh, clean foods, and through their own involvement helped people within their community.”

See the Director’s Journal here.

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.