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City Farm is a sustainable vegetable farm bordering two very diverse Chicago neighborhoods: Cabrini-Green and the Gold Coast. The farm boasts thirty varieties of tomatoes as well as beets, carrots, potatoes, gourmet lettuces, herbs and melons. All produce is grown in composted soil generated from various sources, such as restaurant trimmings from some of the city's finest kitchens. The farm sells its produce primarily to local chefs and to the public from an on-site market stand. With tens of thousands of vacant city lots in Chicago, mostly in economically under-developed neighborhoods, turning vacant land into an asset for the community is a primary objective of City Farm. One of the major goals for City Farm is the creation of a permanent demonstration and training facility. Thousands have come through City Farms different gardens to be trained or to learn about food. Replicating the City Farm model will bring more local food and jobs, and advanced training will become available for those who want to convert land and thrive off of it themselves. For more information please visit: http://www.resourcecenterchicago.org/ On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CityFarmChicago