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You, Too, Can Become An Urban Farmer

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It’s springtime in Pittsburgh! As the weather gets warmer, many are making the decision to start growing foodand raising animals like goats and chickens in their own backyards. What does it take to be an urban farmer? We’ll ask Heather Manzo, a Penn State Extension Educator focusing on food systems.  She joins us to talk about the state of urban farming in Pittsburgh and programs developed to prepare potential growers.

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