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Panel recap: Farming in Philadelphia: How urban agriculture is transforming the city

Green Philly hosted its first panel IRL in two years at Sunflower Philly on Monday evening

It feels good to be back!

Green Philly hosted its Farming in Philadelphia: How urban agriculture is transforming the city on Monday evening at Sunflower Philly.

Speakers Christa Barfield, FarmerJawn Philly; Taylor Nickens, Urban Creators and Hajjah Glover, Glover Gardens discussed the growing urban farming community along with its challenges.

Our friends at The Rounds were showcasing their sustainable products. Want to try them out? The Rounds is offering Green Philly readers 3 months of free delivery and $20 off your first order with code GreenPhilly20.

The Rounds
The Rounds

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Photos by In Between Rivers

Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

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