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Grow Hartford Expands to Three Sites

Two new sites have been added to Grow Hartford this season, bringing the project's urban agriculture sites to a total of three. Both of the new locations are in Hartford’s inner city, one at 1072 Broad Street (between Jefferson and Madison Streets) and the other at 199 Zion Street (at the intersection with Catherine Street). This additional land will greatly expand the Grow Hartford project, which harvested 3,694 lbs. of fresh produce for neighborhood residents last year. In 2008, we expect Grow Hartford to yield at least 5,000 lbs. of food.

The new sites are owned by Southside Institutions Neighborhood Alliance (SINA), which is generously donated the use of this land. Within a few months, they will be overflowing with fresh vegetables for the neighborhood.

At a dedication ceremony on April 10th, Rev. Julie Ramírez of Templo Fe joined us to bless the crops for the upcoming season. Neighborhood volunteers also pitched in as we tilled the fields with our 3-ton Kubota tractor, and the Hartford Food System recognized SINA Executive Director Luis Cabán with an award of appreciation.