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Re:First Urban ‘Agrihood’ in America Feeds 2,000 Households ... by 300bps on Thursday February 02, 2017 @11:38AM (#13551852)
From TFA, "Volunteers are essential for MUFI to flourish." That explains the labor part but I didn't see reference to land and supply costs.

It's a really nice idea I just can't imagine it's as scalable or sustainable as the article seems to wish for.

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Re:First Urban ‘Agrihood’ in America Feeds 2,000 Households ... by dagw on Thursday February 02, 2017 @11:47AM (#13551945)
They ask for cash donations from the families that get 'free' food, and they also sell produce at local markets and to local restaurants.
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