Home and Garden: Can Urban Agriculture Save our Neighborhoods?

Overview

Thursday, November 20th
4 pm – 6:30 pm
UWM Edith S. Hefter Conference Center
3271 N. Lake Drive, Milwaukee WI

The goal of the panel was to discuss the impact of urban agriculture and community gardens on neighborhoods and housing. What is working? What are the limitations?

Moderator

Dr. Jennifer Jordan, Sociology and Urban Studies, UWM

Panelists

  • Sharon and Larry Adams, Walnut Way Conservation Corp.
  • Dr. Michael Carriere, History, MSOE
  • Antoine Carter, Program Manager, Milwaukee UrbanGardens
  • Tim McCollow, HomeGrown Project Manager, City of Milwaukee
  • LaDonna Redmond, Campaign for Food Justice Now, Minneapolis

Videos

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