Project Green Leaf
Most of us are familiar with the Greensboro Urban Ministry, one of the two nonprofits Bruce Springsteen and fans will help support through The Boss’ Greensboro concert tonight. Less is known of the other nonprofit: Project Green Leaf.
Directed by UNCG’s Susan Andreatta, it supports the development of local agriculture. It does that by helping make connections — among farmers; business owners, such as restaurateurs; and consumers.
At greenleaf.uncg.edu you’ll find information on local farms and farmers’ markets, restaurants that purchase food grown locally, even recipes. Thinking about starting a small farm? The Web site provides resources. Project Green Leaf also is helping fishermen make a living through its Wild Caught Fishing Project, which assists Carteret County fishermen in finding and developing markets for their catch.
With news of some food staples depleting globally (as well as escalating in price), the work of Project Green Leaf becomes essential. Local food producers are vital for an area’s food security.