Black-led urban farms are thriving – until they have to fight for their land

Urban farms play a vital role in feeding communities but are hampered by precarious leases and gentrification

For the last 10 years, residents in the south Baltimore neighborhood of Cherry Hill who struggled to access affordable food had a reliable place to go.

Visitors to the Cherry Hill Urban Community Garden, a 1.5-acre urban farm, would find cheap, fresh vegetables and a strong sense of community.

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(SOURCE) https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/mar/05/black-led-urban-farms-are-thriving-until-they-have-to-fight-for-their-land

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