'Everything that we grow here goes to our local farmers markets that serve the Latino and African-American communities.'
It's happening in a part of Chicago you might not expect. As CBS 2's Steven Graves tells us, it's about exposing people to the growing world of urban agriculture. "Where people can come and get lost from the cityA place where the sound of the train meets the buzz of insects.A sight you might not expect in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood.But co-founder Dulce Morales said their reach is far and wide.
"We added this element to highlight urban ag. Growing Home is just one of many who are trying to impact the food system in Englwood," St. John said.
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