Using vertical space, Will Allen of Growing Power (based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) shows how 3,000 square feet of growing space is converted to 4,500 square feet. On his total 3 acres, he says he produces a million pounds of organic food each year. He also recycles the water used in greenhouses to raise mercury-free fish.
Growing Power has farms in Milwaukee and Merton, Wisconsin, and in Chicago, Illinois; and has established satellite-training sites in Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, and Mississippi.
Anaerobic Digestion
The Milwaukee Headquarters is pursuing Anaerobic Digestion. Anaerobic digestion is a the processes in which micro-organisms break down compost in the absence oxygen, which manages waste and creates energy. Anaerobic digestion is widely used as a renewable energy source because the process produces a methane suitable for energy production, helping to replace fossil fuels. The nutrient-rich end product which is also produced can be used as fertilizer.
Solar Cells
The urban farm is also powered through a series of 30 solar panel cells to help offset our energy consumption.
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Related:
How 1 MILLION Pounds of Organic Food Can Be Produced on 3 Acres (Part 1)
Part 2: How 1 MILLION Pounds of Organic Food Can Be Produced on 3 Acres
And be sure to catch the Growing Power Wisconsin Conference, September 7-11, 2011
Food Freedom 
Amazing, what can be done without petrochemicals. Better ideas from real science.
Doc Blake
I am a resident at the Chicago Housing Authority and I’ve expressed to the administrative body on
site my desire to start a sustainable living program. In order to move forward I’m seeking out those with a proven track record of success for collaboration. The CHA has many vacant lots available for cultivation and a recent ordinance now allows city gardens up to 25,000 sq. Ft. After several weeks of negotiations a tentative site has been identified, and now all our residents need is the expertise to map out and implement this much needed way of Living. My name is Syanord Carter and I can be reached at 773- 678-0118, thanks in advance for your consideration.
I’m impressed at what you have done — all organically. I love hearing that people do this and it so much better for us to not put all those pestacides in our body and it is good for the environment.
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