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  • Alley farming allows for multiple crops to be planted alongside each other, maximizing the the most efficient use of land. The Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens is one of the oldest organic farms in California. Located on 12 acres, the 100-year-old farm provides the community with organic fruits and vegetables and through educational programs and public outreach demonstrate the economic viability of sustainable agricultural methods. Goleta, California
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  • Tiffany Cooper leads a tour group from nearby Santa Barbara of the farm, ripe loquats are available for the picking. The Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens is one of the oldest organic farms in California. Located on 12 acres, the 100-year-old farm provides the community with organic fruits and vegetables and through educational programs and public outreach demonstrate the economic viability of sustainable agricultural methods. Goleta, California
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  • The farmhouse was built in 1895. The Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens is one of the oldest organic farms in California. Located on over 12 acres, the 100-year-old farm provides the community with organic fruits and vegetables and through educational programs and public outreach demonstrate the economic viability of sustainable agricultural methods. Goleta, California
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  • The farmhouse was built in 1895. The Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens is one of the oldest organic farms in California. Located on over 12 acres, the 100-year-old farm provides the community with organic fruits and vegetables and through educational programs and public outreach demonstrate the economic viability of sustainable agricultural methods. Goleta, California
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  • Alley farming allows for multiple crops to be planted alongside each other, maximizing the the most efficient use of land. The Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens is one of the oldest organic farms in California. Located on 12 acres, the 100-year-old farm provides the community with organic fruits and vegetables and through educational programs and public outreach demonstrate the economic viability of sustainable agricultural methods. Goleta, California
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  • Lettuce crops. The Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens is one of the oldest organic farms in California. Located on 12 acres, the 100-year-old farm provides the community with organic fruits and vegetables. Goleta, California
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  • Seedling Nursery. The Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens is one of the oldest organic farms in California. Located on 12 acres, the 100-year-old farm provides the community with organic fruits and vegetables . Goleta, California
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  • Lettuce crops. The Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens is one of the oldest organic farms in California. Located on 12 acres, the 100-year-old farm provides the community with organic fruits and vegetables.Goleta, California
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  • The produce stand sells seasonal fresh fruit and produce. The Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens is one of the oldest organic farms in California. Located on over 12 acres, the 100-year-old farm provides the community with organic fruits and vegetables and through educational programs and public outreach demonstrate the economic viability of sustainable agricultural methods. Goleta, California
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  • The produce stand sells seasonal fresh fruit and produce. The Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens is one of the oldest organic farms in California. Located on over 12 acres, the 100-year-old farm provides the community with organic fruits and vegetables and through educational programs and public outreach demonstrate the economic viability of sustainable agricultural methods. Goleta, California
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  • The produce stand sells seasonal fresh fruit and produce. The Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens is one of the oldest organic farms in California. Located on over 12 acres, the 100-year-old farm provides the community with organic fruits and vegetables and through educational programs and public outreach demonstrate the economic viability of sustainable agricultural methods. Goleta, California
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  • An old tractor welcomes visitors to Fairview Gardens. The Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens is one of the oldest organic farms in California. Located on 12 acres, the 100-year-old farm provides the community with organic fruits and vegetables. Goleta, California
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  • The Community Supported Agriculture program allows members to take home seasonal produce on a weekly basis, by pre-paying a year for either a small or large share. The Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens is one of the oldest organic farms in California. Located on 12 acres, the 100-year-old farm provides the community with organic fruits and vegetables and through educational programs and public outreach demonstrate the economic viability of sustainable agricultural methods. Goleta, California
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  • The produce stand sells seasonal fresh fruit and produce. The Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens is one of the oldest organic farms in California. Located on over 12 acres, the 100-year-old farm provides the community with organic fruits and vegetables and through educational programs and public outreach demonstrate the economic viability of sustainable agricultural methods. Goleta, California
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  • Lettuce crops. The Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens is one of the oldest organic farms in California. Located on 12 acres, the 100-year-old farm provides the community with organic fruits and vegetables. Goleta, California
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  • Lettuce crops. The Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens is one of the oldest organic farms in California. Located on 12 acres, the 100-year-old farm provides the community with organic fruits and vegetables and through educational programs and public outreach demonstrate the economic viability of sustainable agricultural methods. Goleta, California
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  • Alley farming allows for multiple crops to be planted alongside each other, maximizing the the most efficient use of land. The Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens is one of the oldest organic farms in California. Located on 12 acres,  Goleta, California
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  • The Community Supported Agriculture program at Fairview Garden, allows members to take home seasonal produce on a weekly basis, by pre-paying a year for either a small or large share. The Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens is one of the oldest organic farms in California. Goleta
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  • The produce stand sells seasonal fresh fruit and produce. The Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens is one of the oldest organic farms in California.. Goleta, California
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  • The Community Supported Agriculture program at Fairview Garden, allows members to take home seasonal produce on a weekly basis, by pre-paying a year for either a small or large share. The Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens is one of the oldest organic farms in California. Goleta
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  • The Community Supported Agriculture program at Fairview Garden, allows members to take home seasonal produce on a weekly basis, by pre-paying a year for either a small or large share. The Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens is one of the oldest organic farms in California. Goleta
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  • The produce stand sells seasonal fresh fruit and produce. The Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens is one of the oldest organic farms in California.. Goleta, California
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  • The produce stand sells seasonal fresh fruit and produce. The Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens is one of the oldest organic farms in California.. Goleta, California
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  • The produce stand sells seasonal fresh fruit and produce. The Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens is one of the oldest organic farms in California.. Goleta, California
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  • Vertical farming on hillside near Porterville, Tulare County, San Joaquin Valley, California, USA
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  • Fallow crop field on farm near Maricopa, route 166, Kern County, California, USA
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  • Farmworkers on farm near Bakersfield, Kern County, California, USA
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  • Rod Cardella stand in fron of the California Aqueduct next to his farm. Rod Cardella runs Cardella Winery, a family business since 1969, which grows almonds, broccoli and other crops as well as grapes. With the high price of water in recent years, Rod has turned to technology and drip irrigation to lower water usage and like many other farmers is planting high value crops such as almonds. Fresno County, San Joaquin Valley, California, USA
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  • Chickens at Edendale Farm. Edendale Farm is a model of permaculture and urban farming, a closed system of organic gardening, water and energy conservation and sustainable design. Silver Lake, Los Angeles, California, USA
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  • armers discuss their plantings. Stanford Avalon Gardens is a 7.6 acre community farm with over 200 plots. The site was started by farmers dislocated by the loss and bulldozing of the South-Central Urban Farm in 2006. Farmers grow many different fruits and vegetables as well as Mexican herbs and spices such as Halache, Pipicha, Epazote, Papalo and Chipiline. Watts, Los Angeles, California, USA
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  • Rod Cardella stand in fron of the California Aqueduct next to his farm. Rod Cardella runs Cardella Winery, a family business since 1969, which grows almonds, broccoli and other crops as well as grapes. With the high price of water in recent years, Rod has turned to technology and drip irrigation to lower water usage and like many other farmers is planting high value crops such as almonds. Fresno County, San Joaquin Valley, California, USA
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  • Meg Glasser of Urban Farming. The Edible Garden wall created by Urban Farming for the Weingart Center on skid row in downtown Los Angeles. The vertical garden contains broccoli, cauliflower, strawberries, collared greens, beans, peppers and more and is tended by the organization Urban Farming and homeless volunteers form the Weingart Center. Los Angeles, California, USA
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  • armers discuss their plantings. Stanford Avalon Gardens is a 7.6 acre community farm with over 200 plots. The site was started by farmers dislocated by the loss and bulldozing of the South-Central Urban Farm in 2006. Farmers grow many different fruits and vegetables as well as Mexican herbs and spices such as Halache, Pipicha, Epazote, Papalo and Chipiline. Watts, Los Angeles, California, USA
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  • Stanford Avalon Gardens is a 7.6 acre community farm with over 200 plots. The site was started by farmers dislocated by the loss and bulldozing of the South-Central Urban Farm in 2006. Farmers grow many different fruits and vegetables as well as Mexican herbs and spices such as Halache, Pipicha, Epazote, Papalo and Chipiline. Watts, Los Angeles, California, USA
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  • Stanford Avalon Gardens is a 7.6 acre community farm with over 200 plots. The site was started by farmers dislocated by the loss and bulldozing of the South-Central Urban Farm in 2006. Farmers grow many different fruits and vegetables as well as Mexican herbs and spices such as Halache, Pipicha, Epazote, Papalo and Chipiline. Watts, Los Angeles, California, USA
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  • The Edible Garden wall created by Urban Farming for the Weingart Center on skid row in downtown Los Angeles. The vertical garden contains broccoli, cauliflower, strawberries, collared greens, beans, peppers and more and is tended by the organization Urban Farming and homeless volunteers form the Weingart Center. Los Angeles, California, USA
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  • The Edible Garden wall created by Urban Farming for the Weingart Center on skid row in downtown Los Angeles. The vertical garden contains broccoli, cauliflower, strawberries, collared greens, beans, peppers and more and is tended by the organization Urban Farming and homeless volunteers form the Weingart Center. Los Angeles, California, USA
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  • The Edible Garden wall created by Urban Farming for the Weingart Center on skid row in downtown Los Angeles. The vertical garden contains broccoli, cauliflower, strawberries, collared greens, beans, peppers and more and is tended by the organization Urban Farming and homeless volunteers form the Weingart Center. Los Angeles, California, USA
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  • The Edible Garden wall created by Urban Farming for the Weingart Center on skid row in downtown Los Angeles. The vertical garden contains broccoli, cauliflower, strawberries, collared greens, beans, peppers and more and is tended by the organization Urban Farming and homeless volunteers form the Weingart Center. Los Angeles, California, USA
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  • A "Dam water grows food" sign promotes the building of more water storage in the Central Valley farmers during time of drought, Maricopa, Kern County, California, USA
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  • Planting beds being built at the Venice garden on April 16, 2010. The Venice Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • The Venice Community Garden on October 24, garden members are starting to harvest their crops. The Venice Community Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • Norma Bonilla leads a workshop at the Venice Community Garden on Saturday August 28, 2010 . The Venice Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • Norma Bonilla talks to LA Conservation Corps which is helping build the planting beds at the Venice garden on April 14, 2010. The Venice Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • The Venice Community Garden's first planting included Rosemary, Basil, Bell Peppers, Artichokes, and Cherry Tomatoes, 8/11/10. The Venice Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • Aeryn picks her first harvest which includes zucchini, swiss chard, yellow squash and cucumbers on October 14, 2010. The Venice Community Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • August 14, 2010. Denise and Frank plant their seeds and seedlings in their planting box. The Venice Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • August 14, 2010. Denise and Frank plant their seeds and seedlings in their planting box. The Venice Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • The Venice Community Garden's first planting included Rosemary, Basil, Bell Peppers, Artichokes, and Cherry Tomatoes, 8/11/10. The Venice Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • July 24, 2010. Laying down the soil for the final preparations of the planting beds at the Venice Community Garden. The Venice Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • July 24, 2010. Watering the Gypsum for the final preparations of the planting beds at the Venice Community Garden. The Venice Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • July 24, 2010. Stapling the Weedcloth for the final preparations of the planting beds at the Venice Community Garden. The Venice Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • The Venice Community Garden on October 24, garden members are starting to harvest their crops. The Venice Community Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • The Venice Community Garden on October 24, garden members are starting to harvest their crops. The Venice Community Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • Norma Bonilla leads a workshop at the Venice Community Garden on Saturday August 28, 2010 . The Venice Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • August 14, 2010. Denise and Frank plant their seeds and seedlings in their planting box. The Venice Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • July 24, 2010. Final preparations are made to the planting beds at the Venice Community Garden.  The Venice Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • The Venice Community Garden on October 24, garden members are starting to harvest their crops. The Venice Community Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • The Venice Community Garden on October 24, garden members are starting to harvest their crops. The Venice Community Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • The Venice Community Garden on October 24, garden members are starting to harvest their crops. The Venice Community Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • Aeryn picks her first harvest which includes zucchini, swiss chard, yellow squash and cucumbers on October 14, 2010. The Venice Community Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • Aeryn picks her first harvest which includes zucchini, swiss chard, yellow squash and cucumbers on October 14, 2010. The Venice Community Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • August 14, 2010. Isabel and Aeryn fill their planting box with the newly arrived soil. The Venice Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • July 24, 2010. Laying down the soil for the final preparations of the planting beds at the Venice Community Garden. The 2 foot deep beds are layered with 3 inches of rocks as a buffer between the roots and the bad soil below, but will still allow water to drain. White Gypsum powder is spread on top of the rocks and then watered to break down the soil particles and hard clay below for better drainage and to enable aeration by worms and microorganisms. Plastic sheeting is stapled around the sides of the beds to keep toxins (such as the arsenic and lead found in the soil samples), to leach into the soil during rains. Weed cloth is then stapled around the beds to prevent the roots from tearing a hole in the plastic sheeting and accessing the toxic soil on the outside. For the planting soil, a 50/50 mix of organic matter and city compost is layered on top of the rocks, and beds are now ready for planting. The Venice Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • July 24, 2010. Final preparations are made to the planting beds at the Venice Community Garden. The Venice Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • July 24, 2010. Watering the Gypsum for the final preparations of the planting beds at the Venice Community Garden. The 2 foot deep beds are layered with 3 inches of rocks as a buffer between the roots and the bad soil below, but will still allow water to drain. White Gypsum powder is spread on top of the rocks and then watered to break down the soil particles and hard clay below for better drainage and to enable aeration by worms and microorganisms. Plastic sheeting is stapled around the sides of the beds to keep toxins (such as the arsenic and lead found in the soil samples), to leach into the soil during rains. Weed cloth is then stapled around the beds to prevent the roots from tearing a hole in the plastic sheeting and accessing the toxic soil on the outside. For the planting soil, a 50/50 mix of organic matter and city compost is layered on top of the rocks, and beds are now ready for planting. The Venice Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • August 14, 2010. New seedlings ready to be planted. The Venice Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • August 14, 2010. New seedlings ready to be planted. The Venice Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • The Venice Community Garden on October 24, garden members are starting to harvest their crops. The Venice Community Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • Aeryn picks her first harvest which includes zucchini, swiss chard, yellow squash and cucumbers on October 14, 2010. The Venice Community Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • July 24, 2010. Watering the Gypsum for the final preparations of the planting beds at the Venice Community Garden. The 2 foot deep beds are layered with 3 inches of rocks as a buffer between the roots and the bad soil below, but will still allow water to drain. White Gypsum powder is spread on top of the rocks and then watered to break down the soil particles and hard clay below for better drainage and to enable aeration by worms and microorganisms. Plastic sheeting is stapled around the sides of the beds to keep toxins (such as the arsenic and lead found in the soil samples), to leach into the soil during rains. Weed cloth is then stapled around the beds to prevent the roots from tearing a hole in the plastic sheeting and accessing the toxic soil on the outside. For the planting soil, a 50/50 mix of organic matter and city compost is layered on top of the rocks, and beds are now ready for planting. The Venice Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • Venice Community Garden before clearing. April 6, 2010. The Venice Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • August 14, 2010. Denise and Frank plant their seeds and seedlings in their planting box. The Venice Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • Oil wells in crop field, Mountain View Oil Field, Arvin, Kern County, California, USA
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  • Oil well in crop field, Arvin, Kern County, California, USA
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  • Agricultural workers next to oil well in the Mountain View Oil Field, Arvin, Kern County, California, USA
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  • Livestock outside of Bakersfield, Kern County, California, USA
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  • Crop field being irrigated near Bakersfield, Kern County, Caliornia, USA
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  • Oil wells in crop field, Mountain View Oil Field, Arvin, Kern County, California, USA
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  • Oil well in crop field, Arvin, Kern County, California, USA
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  • Farmer in tractor next to fallow crop field and oil well, Arvin, Kern County, California, USA
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  • Oil well in fallow crop field, Arvin, Kern County, California, USA
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  • Students walk through crop field with oil well at Arvin High School, Arvin, High School, Kern County, California, USA
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  • Tractor plowing a field near oil wells in the Mountain View Oil Field, Arvin, Kern County, California, USA
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  • Agricultural workers next to oil well in the Mountain View Oil Field, Arvin, Kern County, California, USA
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  • Crop field being irrigated near Bakersfield, Kern County, Caliornia, USA
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  • Crop field being irrigated near Bakersfield, Kern County, Caliornia, USA
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  • Crop field being irrigated near Bakersfield, Kern County, Caliornia, USA
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  • Oil well in crop field, Arvin, Kern County, California, USA
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  • Crops being irrigated near Bakersfield, Kern County, California, USA
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  • Crops being irrigated in Kern County, San Joaquin Valley, California, USA
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  • Crops being irrigated in Kern County, San Joaquin Valley, California, USA
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  • Oil wells in crop field, Mountain View Oil Field, near Arvin, Kern County, California, USA
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  • Livestock outside of Bakersfield, Kern County, California, USA
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  • Crops being irrigated in Kern County, San Joaquin Valley, California, USA
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  • Crops being irrigated in Kern County, San Joaquin Valley, California, USA
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  • Crops being irrigated in Kern County, San Joaquin Valley, California, USA
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  • Groundwater well pumping into holding pond on Cardello Winery. Rod Cardella runs Cardella Winery, a family business since 1969, which grows almonds, broccoli and other crops as well as grapes. With the high price of water in recent years, Rod has turned to technology and drip irrigation to lower water usage and like many other farmers is planting high value crops such as almonds. Fresno County, San Joaquin Valley, California, USA
    US_CA_83_153.jpg
  • Crops being irrigated in Kern County, San Joaquin Valley, California, USA
    US_CA_82_042.jpg
  • Crops being irrigated in Kern County, San Joaquin Valley, California, USA
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