Two Americas: Urban farmer aims to find solutions to food deserts
An urban farm in Kansas City, Missouri, is working to provide fresh and healthy food to people who don’t have access to a grocery store.
By: Bryant Maddrick
41 KHSB Kansas
Nov 4, 2021
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La’Trice Murray also known as “Black Farmer Jane,” converted a small portion of land outside her home into an urban farm during the pandemic.
“Once I was stuck at home and I would personally need to go out and get groceries or wanted fresh fruits and vegetables, I’d realize how hard they were to obtain,” Murray said.
Murray’s farm is located in the 64128 zip code on the east side of KCMO and is considered a food desert.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture defines a food desert as a low-income area where a large number of residents don’t have easy access to a supermarket or large grocery store.
The distance from Murray’s farm to one market is an 11 minute walk and a 35 minute walk to another market.
