Jamaica: Residents planting crops, raising hope in urban farm
A vacant lot that once stood as a stark reminder of gang violence for residents of Dunkirk in east Kingston is now being used for farming.
By Annale Bartley
STAR Writer
February 03, 2026
Excerpt:
Marlon, along with fellow residents Rohan and Rasta, started the project about three months ago. Since then they have planted crops including pineapple, pak choi, tomato, Scotch bonnet pepper, plantain, okra and sweet pepper.
“We plan to do more things, little by little,” Rohan said, pointing to the remains of the burnt structure. “We even plan to build a chicken coop so we can use the manure as fertiliser.”
While the project may appear small, the men said its main goal is to inspire youth in the community.
“It’s really to show the youths there is a different way,” Marlon told THE STAR. “When you grow up in a place like this, the only thing you know is gun, so this shows there’s another way to spend time.”
Rohan added that the effort has already begun to influence others beyond the confined area.
“Other men come over, see what we are doing, and say they’re going to clean up spaces in their area and try something like this,” he said.
However, beyond agriculture, the clean-up has also provided a sense of security.
Read the complete article here.
Source: https://cityfarmer.info/jamaica-residents-planting-crops-raising-hope-in-urban-farm/
Anyone can join.
Anyone can contribute.
Anyone can become informed about their world.
"United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.
Before It’s News® is a community of individuals who report on what’s going on around them, from all around the world. Anyone can join. Anyone can contribute. Anyone can become informed about their world. "United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.
LION'S MANE PRODUCT
Try Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend 60 Capsules
Mushrooms are having a moment. One fabulous fungus in particular, lion’s mane, may help improve memory, depression and anxiety symptoms. They are also an excellent source of nutrients that show promise as a therapy for dementia, and other neurodegenerative diseases. If you’re living with anxiety or depression, you may be curious about all the therapy options out there — including the natural ones.Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend has been formulated to utilize the potency of Lion’s mane but also include the benefits of four other Highly Beneficial Mushrooms. Synergistically, they work together to Build your health through improving cognitive function and immunity regardless of your age. Our Nootropic not only improves your Cognitive Function and Activates your Immune System, but it benefits growth of Essential Gut Flora, further enhancing your Vitality.
Our Formula includes: Lion’s Mane Mushrooms which Increase Brain Power through nerve growth, lessen anxiety, reduce depression, and improve concentration. Its an excellent adaptogen, promotes sleep and improves immunity. Shiitake Mushrooms which Fight cancer cells and infectious disease, boost the immune system, promotes brain function, and serves as a source of B vitamins. Maitake Mushrooms which regulate blood sugar levels of diabetics, reduce hypertension and boosts the immune system. Reishi Mushrooms which Fight inflammation, liver disease, fatigue, tumor growth and cancer. They Improve skin disorders and soothes digestive problems, stomach ulcers and leaky gut syndrome. Chaga Mushrooms which have anti-aging effects, boost immune function, improve stamina and athletic performance, even act as a natural aphrodisiac, fighting diabetes and improving liver function. Try Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend 60 Capsules Today. Be 100% Satisfied or Receive a Full Money Back Guarantee. Order Yours Today by Following This Link.
| Visits: | 1,775,847,093 |
| Stories: | 8,581,806 |
Whistler Blowers, Insiders
