Newark high school creates one of the largest urban farms in the city
West Side High School students learn about sustainability, agribusiness and nutrition
By Joanna Gagis
New Jersey Spotlight News
Aug 8, 2022
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West Side High School in Newark is planting seeds of hope, through the creation of a one-acre urban farm that teaches students about sustainability, agribusiness and nutrition. The high school’s principal, Akbar Cook, made a second appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres Show in February, where he received $110,000 from DeGeneres for the farm. That farm is now named after her and comes complete with a mural of her face.
Once completed, it will be one of the biggest urban farms in Newark, with a goal of producing about 1,000 pounds of food this year. Head farmer Cesar Presa said the farm had 300-plus pounds of produce in 2021.
