A new kind of farm has come to DeKalb County that's not dependent on sunshine and rain and is not subject to weather's dramatic changes. This farm is located indoors with ideal growing conditions.
A ribbon cutting was held May 20 for Growings!, a hydroponics farm, located in a former warehouse at NETWorks Cooperative Ministry facility in Tucker. The building houses a food pantry where clients choose their groceries and that now will be enhanced with herbs and vegetables grown at the farm.
Lettuce, cucumbers, arugula, swiss chard, cilantro, tomatoes, and basil were among the plants growing in the indoor farm on its opening day. Tucker mayor Frank Auman was among the officials who participated in the ribbon cutting and praised the project.
"This is a great day for this special project," said Auman.
David Fisher, executive director of NETWorks, said packaged food is the majority of what lines the shelves of food pantries and fresh produce is scarce.
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