On Oct. 20, SIRCH Community Services officially launched Nathan's Farm Project at the SIRCH Bistro & Bakery, at 49 Maple Ave. in Haliburton. The initiative introduces 12 hydroponic grow towers inside the Bistro, producing fresh, nutritious greens year-round. The harvests will be used daily in Bistro offerings.
For the first time, produce grown from the towers will also be featured in SIRCH's Lunch Is On Us program, where every Wednesday community members are welcomed into the Bistro for a free nutritious meal. Guests will now enjoy salads and dishes featuring tower-grown greens, even in the middle of winter.
"This project reflects our values of levelling the playing field and creating a ripple effect of positive change," said Gena Robertson, executive director of SIRCH. "By investing in hydroponic towers, we're ensuring that everyone in our community, regardless of income, can access healthy, locally-grown food in a safe, welcoming space."
At the launch, people heard about the history of Nathan's Farm, why the towers were introduced, and SIRCH's future vision for food security in Haliburton.
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