Fresh produce is something many people take for granted, but not everyone can afford it. There is one nonprofit making a difference with a unique farm that is producing a delicious harvest.
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — It may look like something out of science fiction, but the brightly-lit units are down to earth.
It is a hydroponic farm that grows vegetables for Nourish Bridgeport, a nonprofit that provides food to direct those in need and to area food pantries.“We are very proud. We don't want to be the only, though,” Rev. Smith said. “I grew up on a 1,000-acre soil farm in Kentucky, and my generation of siblings is the first generation in 17 that are not farmers - and it always sort of pained me that my daddy was the last one.
“Since June 1st, we've grown one ton of produce - and that's a heck of a lot of lettuce because it doesn’t weigh a lot,” Rev. Smith said. “Now, we're getting ready to have cucumbers and tomatoes, and we even have baby carrots.”“I've had a lot of learning, reaching out to other farmers,” Albelo said. “Our nutrients are clean. The water is clean, our process is clean, and the staff wears gloves.
“I love to give them food, but if they can buy their own food, that's even better,” Rev. Smith said, “because then you have choice and dignity and pride and you get a paycheck.”
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