Growing Together Part I: Urban Farmers Cultivating Community in Little Rock | LeRoi Emerson

This episode of the Blackbelt podcast explores how Urban Patchwork, a Little Rock-based nonprofit network of farmers and backyard gardeners, aims to build a sustainable local food economy and promote interdependence among residents. LeRoi Emerson is a board member for Urban Patchwork and joins host Adena White to talk about his passion for farming and the organization’s efforts to increase access to fresh food in low-income, low-access neighborhoods. By bringing people together around food, Urban Patchwork’s goal is to foster a sense of community and collaboration while enhancing both the physical health and social cohesion of Little Rock neighborhoods.