4 Feb 2020

Urban farming project wins 100,000 dollar research award

From Afternoons, 1:35 pm on 4 February 2020

A passion for organic produce grown locally has seen Carl and Kati Freeman's "Farm Next Door" project get awarded a significant research grant. Massey University researchers and associates are in Taranaki to have a look at the project and look at ways to continue the agriculture project. Carl explains to Jesse what's next for his work.

Carl and Kati Freeman have converted their quarter-acre section into a small-scale organic market garden.

Carl and Kati Freeman have converted their quarter-acre section into a small-scale organic market garden. Photo: Photo / RNZ

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