Spotlight Series: East NY Farm and the State of Sustainable Food & Bev

when I sat down to think about who to feature in our summer spotlight series, east new york farms immediately came to mind. why? because their wonderful, positive mission and kind, humble work are the epitome of what summer bounty is all about. they radiate positivity and light throughout their work, community events, and food justice work, but with an effortless ease that endears them to just about everyone. 

born in east new york, brooklyn, new york, east new york farms has amassed a phenomenal devoted following on instagram thanks to their affordable, open, but big impact events. their classes, on upcycling, back to school, and others, is constantly rolling out throughout the year and the activities features the perfect balance of art restoration projects, growing techniques, and upcycled ingredient dishes that complement their mission. 

read on for our story about food, creativity, using farms for economic development and learning from them. i know you'll love east new york farms as much as i do. 

In a big city called New York, there is a special farm where people grow plants and vegetables together. This farm helps everyone in the neighborhood by giving them fresh food to eat and a fun place to learn about gardening. The people who work on the farm come from many different places (they’re immigrants, some from the poorest parts of the world) and work together like a big family.

The farm also teaches kids and adults how to grow their own food and take care of the environment. They have special classes where you can learn how to plant seeds, water plants, and pick the vegetables when they are ready. This makes everyone feel happy and proud of what they grow.

Working on the farm helps people make new friends and learn from each other. It's a place where everyone can share their knowledge and help each other, making the whole community stronger and healthier. This neighborhood is also the most dangerous neighborhood in New York City — and the farm, East Brooklyn Farm in East New York, NYC is showing us a model that can help clean up economically abandoned areas and revitalize them.

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What is a “Forever Chemical”

Imagine if you had a crayon that never wore out, no matter how much you used it. That's what a "forever chemical" is like. These chemicals don't break down easily, so they stay in the environment for a very long time. They're found in things like raincoats, non-stick pans, and even some food packaging to make them last longer and stay clean.

Where Are They?

These chemicals can end up in places they shouldn't be, like our food and water. Scientists are finding them more often in things like pesticides, which are used to keep bugs away from crops. This means these forever chemicals can get into the food we eat and the water we drink.

Why Should We Care?

It's important to know about these chemicals because they can be bad for our health and the environment. Scientists are working hard to find out how we can stop these chemicals from spreading and how to clean them up so that our planet stays safe and healthy for everyone, including kids like us!

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