Rich Products Corp.is lending a big hand to small farms on the West Side.
For the past year, Rich Products has donated food waste to the Massachusetts Avenue Project for use as compost on its Growing Green Urban Farm. This currently consists of 13 lots.
“Rich's has been a great partner,” said Diane Picard, MAP executive director. “We will continue to pick up food scraps for the composting efforts at our farm over the next year, twice a week.”
MAP’s affiliation with Rich Products highlights a recent trend in urban farming. Since many residents have limited access to fresh produce, MAP has been working to bridge that gap.
Along with donating compost for MAP’s farm, Rich Products also provides secure parking for MAP’s Mobile Market vehicle. This Mobile Market offers fresh, locally-grown, organic produce at affordable prices for the community. By Jacob Becker and Edward Mazzu
