Green Corn Project

Green Corn Project

Green Corn Project is a grassroots, volunteer-run organization dedicated to helping Central Texans in need grow their own organic vegetables. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, GCP installs organic food gardens for elderly, low-income, and disabled community members as well as for elementary schools, community centers, and shelters in underserved areas of Austin.

Part 2

Growing Vegetables on a Grocery Store

In 1995, Eli Zabar, renegade scion of the famous West Side Zabar family, whose markets have been serving New Yorkers for 75 years, began building greenhouses atop his two- and three-story brick buildings on the Upper East Side.  These greenhouses, covering nearly a half-acre in area, are producing greens, tomatoes, berries, and even figs that are sold in his market downstairs.

Part 3

Rooftop Farm in Brooklyn

Eagle Street Rooftop Farm in Greenpoint, Brooklyn

Part 4

The Growing Power of Aquaponics 

Will Allen of Growing Power gives us a short tour of his farm.

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