TRaC bites into the offerings at the Brooklyn Grange.

In today’s world, technology is advancing rapidly to alleviate growing concerns for environmental protection. One of the newer innovations that has been taking place in Brooklyn, New York is the concept of rooftop farming at the Brooklyn Grange Farm. It is currently the largest rooftop farm in the world and sells their organic, pesticide-free crops to locals. However, the Brooklyn Grange Farm does not only sell their products; they put in efforts to spread awareness about being green and the benefits of urban rooftop farming in cities.

The Brooklyn Grange Farm is a hybrid of rural and urban settings with an array of crops with the city skyline in the distance. It smells of hard work, innovation, and potential for a greener New York City. The ability for Brooklyn Grange to educate through their program City Growers, is even more beneficial. This educational opportunity not only informs, but inspires the next generation to carry on urban rooftop farming, as well as brainstorm more ideas for greener innovations.

Even if one doesn’t have interest in helping the environment, the sight of Brooklyn Grange itself is breathtaking and will impact a person one way or another. It is a small sneak peak of what New York City’s future will be, located in the ever so secluded Brooklyn Navy Yard. It is a place that every person, especially local residents, should visit.