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Fleet Farming with Caroline Chomanics | Talks of Life Episode #16

Brittany Jacobs

Caroline is a passionate horticulturist and is the CEO & Fleet Farming Program Manager at IDEAS For Us. In this episode, we explore the concept of fleet farming and share inspiration for urban gardening.

Fleet Farming is a pedal-powered urban agriculture program that transforms lawns into farms. This is accomplished by converting underutilized lawn space into productive localized edible gardens or micro-farms.

This program works to provide edible landscaping to schools, community centers, affordable housing units, businesses, and individuals through a community farming initiative and Edible Landscape garden installation services. Their mission is to empower all generations to grow food to increase local food accessibility.

Topics of Discussion:

  • Involvement with IDEAS 4 US
  • Growing up in Orlando
  • What is fleet farming?
  • Creating agrihoods
  • Benefits of growing your own food
  • Impact in Orlando/Other locations

Connect with Caroline:
www.fleetfarming.org
caroline.chomanics@ideasforus.org

Instagram: 
@fleetfarming
@ideasforus.global


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