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- Nicole, selected from Parent Earth
- November 18, 2011
- 9:33 am
- 28 comments
As a longtime Food Activist and leader, Karen Washington has paved the way for farmer’s markets and urban gardens in the South Bronx, one of the poorest and most obese counties in the nation. She is an inspirational grandma who is changing the system. This video will make you smile!
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Nicole, selected from Parent Earth
ParentEarth.com has great videos about food for parents and pregnant women on everything from cooking and gardening to nutrition and behavior. Our mission is to answer parents' questions about food and create a world that nurtures healthy, thriving children.
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Great, but you know a lot of city folk are hurting for money now. I would like to see more farmer donations to the pantries. Some of these people don't see a fresh fruit or vegetable for months.
Thanks for the article.
Thanks.
This wonderful. She has done a wonderful thing for her community. It is no longer a food desert, as there is now healthy, nutritious, life giving food being sold there. Keep it up Karen!
Kudos, Karen!! Your REALLY are a great inspiration to everyone!!!
Kudos, Karen!! You are a real inspiration and a great example for all of us to follow!
Oh I love this woman and her determination. Bless her and I hope everyone in her area supports her efforts. This can ve done all over the country both in the USA & CANADA.
Did I say I loved her smile?
If anyone eats at McDonalds or other fast food joints then you are supporting the 1%.
I'm smiling!
Thank you for you are!
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