Xavier University – Recirculating Farms Coalition

Reflections of an Urban Farmer

Posted on February 17, 2017September 19, 2018

One Sunday morning, I took time to reflect my choice to work as a farmer. I sat under a volunteer pecan tree, near a pink lemon tree and a fig tree that survived Hurricane Katrina. As the wind hit my face, I couldn’t help but smile. The wind brought the approval of my ancestors, who […]

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Community Opening of Growing Local NOLA!

Posted on October 20, 2014

What a day we had October 4th. The sun was shining, there was a slight breeze and the growing Local NOLA community center was hopping with food, music and activities. Our community opening was a huge success! We had fabulous food: a shrimp boil (local shrimp, potatoes and vegetables cooked on site eaten hot straight […]