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Story #7 - Akron Grows
This season, the city of Akron is getting involved in the urban agriculture movement with a new program called Akron Grows. Eight city-owned vacant lots have been turned into community gardens, and community members can acquire plots in which to grow food for a small fee of $20-$30. “We recognize, especially in today’s economy, the need for people to put affordable, fresh food on the dinner table; the city itself also has a need to put vacant lots to productive use. I’m excited to watch Akron Grows spur community involvement a
- Callie Hopkins's blog
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