Durham slowly moves urban agriculture forward – Big Bite: Indy Week
Photo by Eric Waters.
The City of Durham and local food advocates are pushing for reform that will allow for more lenient rules on growing food within city limits. Last night, Durham community members gathered at 801 Gilbert St. for a public information session provided by the Durham City-County Planning Department and community group Durham Food Prosperity Council.
As agriculture spreads throughout developing and revitalized American cities, Durham is among the leaders in urban food movements. Current zoning regulations, however, restrict how food can be grown and distributed within city limits.
Read the full story at Indy Week’s Big Bite blog.
[In the photo to the right, farmhands help wash just-harvested produce at Homegrown City Farms. Under a new city proposal, urban farms could not sell on-site without obtaining a $1,700 permit. Photo by Eric Waters.]
