It's true that saying "urban agriculture" does seem to add a little more legitimacy to my career path than simply saying, "um, vegetable gardens?" But for me the term holds more meaning than just the noble work of vegetable cultivation. Urban agriculture is also about questioning a way of life that is increasingly disconnected from the natural cycles of our planet. It is a practical response to many of the fundamental challenges facing humanity today: how will we feed our planet's growing population; how will we reduce our pollution and waste so we can become true stewards (and not parasites) of the planet; how can we become more self-sufficient in societies that are increasingly dominated by corporations; how can we as citizens become more engaged in our communities to bring about positive change?
As I'm sure many of you already know, these problems are interconnected and there is no "magic bullet" solution. But there are valuable lessons to be learned and lots of ground to be gained by returning to the roots, plant roots that is, and reconnecting mama nature with her children of the city. I hope you enjoy following our blog as we delve into the depths of urban agriculture and try to become better citizens of our city and our planet.
