New York Times Features John Ameroso at Governors Island’s Urban Farm on Picnic Point
May 19, 2010 10:57 pm
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[/caption] The front page of the Dining section of today’s New York Times features a profile of the urban farming pioneer John Ameroso, who helped create Governors Island’s three acre sustainable farm. The farm, located at Picnic Point, first opened last year. The farm is run by Added Value. It is a popular attraction on Governors Island, with many visitors stopping to see what is growing there, including kale, tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant. Added Value will be planting additional crops this year. In addition to being able to learn about sustainable urban farming from Added Value volunteers, visitors will be able to purchase the locally grown produce from a farm stand on the Island. So next time you are down at Picnic Point, stop by the farm to see a working urban farm right in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty.