So since I did Free Thursday this week I am not doing a Free Friday post. Today, I want to talk about Sweet Water Organics. Sweet Water Organics is an urban farm found in a re-purposed and unused warehouse in Bay View. The farm uses aquaponics to farm local and fresh produce which is sold in the local market to families and restaurants. The farm works in a cirulating and layered system. The fish waste acts as fertilizer for the plants while the plants act as a water filter. The store currently offers, basil, watercress, spinach, tomatoes, peppers, swiss chard, lettuce and fish (tilapia and perch). Among their many goals, the primary is to have a business that creates local jobs in a pre-existing urban space.
They offer tours of the farm every Wednesday and Friday at 6pm and Sundays at noon. The cost is $10; children under ten get in free. The retail store is open 4-7pm on Wednesday and Friday. You can also find some of their products in local stores.
If you would like to get involved with their mission, I know they are always looking for volunteers. You can sign up on their website.
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