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Rooftop-farming in Brooklyn

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In the beginning of October, some of us att Feeding The City had the opportunity to do some Urban Agriculture-sightseeing in New York City. Of course, Brooklyn Grange, one of the most famous rooftop farms’ in the Big Apple could not be left out.

Panoramic view of the Brooklyn Grange

Panoramic view of the Brooklyn Grange

The rest of the Brooklyn Navy Yard as seen from the rooftop garden

The rest of the Brooklyn Navy Yard as seen from the rooftop garden

With 45,000 square feet, the rooftop garden near Flushing Avenue and Cumberland Street is regarded the largest of its kind in the world. The area was once a manufacturing center for the military but has has  been turned into an industrial park that leases space to over a hundred tenants.

The produce from the shipyard’s urban garden is sold to local restaurants and families. But it’s not just about organic farming for this garden. Supplying locals with fresh fruits and vegetables decreases the need for produce that’s shipped from across the country, thereby decreasing the city’s carbon footprint.

Brooklyn Grange proves another point, which quite frequently is asked about, when discussing urban agriculture:

Is the farm profitable?

Yes. We broke even in our first year and showed 40% growth in our second year. Our expansion to an additional acre of cultivated rooftop in our third year promises even greater growth, and we plan to continue expanding in the coming years.

More information about the Brooklyn Grange can be found at their official website. — Or if you are into Twitter, connect at @BrooklynGrange

Panoramic view of the Brooklyn Grange The rest of the Brooklyn Navy Yard as seen from the rooftop garden Susanna Hultin, horticulturist for Plantagon, examining the pumice used at the Brooklyn Grange. Another view of the Brooklyn Grange Brooklyn Grange 01

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