SPUR Young Urbanists: Urban farming 101

"Interested in starting your own slow food movement in your back yard?
Join Antonio Roman-Alcala of Alemany Farms to learn how. The
workshop will start promptly at 11:30 a.m. with an opportunity to
practice your new skills as a volunteer at Alemany Farms from 1–3 p.m.
This event is generously sponsored by the Koret Foundation."

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