Hullabaloo on Howard Street: A New Farm in Skokie

Urban farming projects are developing all over the country. The Talking Farm celebrated the beginning of their new "Howard Street Farm" on Saturday in Skokie.

The fall colors are starting, but as the leaves turn red, orange and yellow, The Talking Farm encourages Skokie to think of another color: Green.  From Mrs. Obama's vegetable garden on the White House lawn to previously empty lots across the cities of America, it seems like farms and gardens are sprouting everywhere. Urban farming in the city of Chicago has recently gotten a boost by a new zoning ordinance, supported by Mayor Rahm Emanuel. The Talking Farm brings this trend to Skokie with the new Howard Street Farm. Last Saturday was a chance for the public to be introduced to the new farming project. The Talking Farm hosted a “Hullabaloo”, featuring walking tours of the land, apple cider pressing demonstrations, oil press demonstrations, …

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