Imperfect Foods
Imperfect Foods
Farming for the Future with Yemi Amu of Oko Farms
Farming for the Future with Yemi Amu of Oko Farms
Farming for the Future with Yemi Amu of Oko Farms
Monday 9th November 2020
Discover how Yemi Amu of Oko Farms uses urban farming and aquaponics to boost sustainability and transform communities in this episode of Unwasted: The Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Urban Farming's Future: Yemi Amu's Vision at Oko Farms
This is literally the best way to show people that you can grow food in the worst of circumstances and worst of environments.
Imagine a city where fresh produce is grown right in the heart of bustling neighborhoods. In this episode of Unwasted: The Podcast, Yemi Amu, the founder of Oko Farms in Brooklyn, shares her inspiring journey into urban farming. Yemi introduces us to the world of aquaponics, an ancient yet innovative method of farming that combines raising fish with growing plants in water. This technique not only boosts food security but also helps combat climate change and increases biodiversity.
Yemi prefers the term 'food swamp' over 'food desert' to describe areas with limited access to healthy food, and she passionately discusses how urban farms can transform these communities. She also opens up about the hurdles she faced in establishing an aquaponic farm in Brooklyn and the sheer joy of watching her community thrive with fresh, locally-grown produce. If you've ever wondered how urban farming could reshape our cities and our lives, this episode is a must-listen.
Tune in to hear about the power of community, the importance of mentorship, and the potential of sustainable living right in our urban centers.