In episode 5 of the podcast, we speak with Rhonda from Toronto Urban Growers, a network of local food producers dedicated to scaling urban agriculture in Toronto. Rhonda shares her journey from social work to urban farming, emphasizing the community-building power of growing food. She discusses the challenges and successes of transforming public spaces, like Flemo Farms in Flemington Park, into thriving community gardens and farms. The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration, policy advocacy, and the vision for a more inclusive, sustainable food system. Rhonda also touches on the broader environmental and cultural impact of urban farming, including the integration of Indigenous, Black, and queer farmers into the movement. With a focus on hands-on community engagement, the episode encourages listeners to get involved, support local agriculture, and reimagine how urban spaces can be used to feed both the body and the soul.

To find out more about this initiative, please check out:

https://torontourbangrowers.org/

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