Alemany Farm offers a unique urban agricultural space where anyone can take home fresh produce, yet the gap between communities raises uncomfortable questions about access and privilege.
Christopher Renfro observed that while many from wealthier areas visited the farm, those from the nearby housing project, primarily inhabited by Black residents, largely refrained from utilizing the farm's resources.
The stark contrast in produce accessibility between the affluent residents of Bernal Heights and the marginalized communities close to Alemany Farm illustrates deep social and economic divides in urban settings.
Renfro reflects on how his personal background as the son of a sharecropper, coupled with historical influences from agricultural pioneers, informs his mission to bridge these community gaps.
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