When you think about the city of Philadelphia, I doubt fresh produce, large gray chickens or a rotund pig named Milkshake rarely come to mind.
If you haven’t been to Greensgrow Farms, you are missing out. Not only do they have Milkshake and chickens, Greensgrow Farms is a cool agricultural oasis that presents a verdant contrast against the gritty Philadelphia backdrop.
Greensgrow Farms offers local fresh produce through farm stands and mobile markets, a much-desired alternative to the processed foods in our chain supermarkets. Located at 2501 E. Cumberland Street, Greensgrow Farms offers a variety of events, classes, and workshops about eating healthier and living a more sustainable lifestyle.
I recently attended a workshop on raising chickens at Greensgrow. Marianne Morrison (Aviary team, Philadelphia Zoo), and Maureen Breen (Community outreach coordinator, Backyard Chickens)’s tutorial covered best practices on how to care for chickens from infancy until egg-laying hens.
I was surprised to learn that raising chickens is an effective way to lower your carbon footprint. You’ll save money on your grocery bill and chicken droppings can be reused as compost and fertilizer. Also, little chicks and chickens make a cute addition to the family.
Readers, if you have chickens, what has been your experience? Do you think that people should be allowed to raise chickens in the city? Tell us what you think about raising chickens and more in the comments.
For more info, visit Greensgrow’s website or email Philadelphia Backyard Chickens: LegalPhillyHen@gmail.com
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