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"The way we get our food in the United States is completely messed up. When you go to the grocery store, especially in a city, most of the fresh fruits and vegetables you see have been trucked in from somewhere else, losing crucial nutritional value at an environmental cost. This is a huge problem, but Elon Musk's brother has a solution...in the form of a shipping container"

"by Daron "Farmer D" Joffe In the past few years, the Urban Land Institute has recognized that integrating food and farming into urban, suburban and rural real estate development projects is a rapidly growing trend. In addition to creating a dynamic platform for food production, social engagement and education, farm-centric communities can also support more vibrant and just regional food systems.  Integrating farms into neighborhoods presents several benefits, here are seven reasons to add agriculture to your community."