Urban agriculture can be a powerful tool for addressing food security, promoting sustainability, and fostering community engagement. It can also be a source of economic benefits for urban residents. However, there are also challenges associated with urban agriculture, including regulatory hurdles, limited access to land, and potential conflicts with existing urban development.

by Michael Levenston “They realize that this is something they can use in their lives. It’s a life skill, so they can take it with them,” Walker said. By Kasey Chronis Fox 32 September 5, 2024 Excerpt: “The goal of this program is to teach a life skill. To show the youth that there’s something out here for everybody. And here’s something, try it. If you like it, you like it. If not, you can still take a little bit with you,” she added. “I had actually managed to find a lot of enjoyment being out here and actually doing things. Doing things related to gardening. Produce, farming, how to manage things,” said Josiah Sutton, a youth apprentice at BUILD Chicago’s Farm and Peace Garden.

For example, Sutton’s own journey began with a small, struggling business. He started with a single product, a simple, yet effective, hand-crafted wooden toy. He poured his heart and soul into this venture, working long hours and sacrificing personal time to build a successful business.