A farm above a grocery store 👨🌾🥬
In Montreal, a IGA store transformed what could have been a simple green roof into a productive urban farm. It grows over 30 types of crops, producing around 7.2 tons of food each year, including 1.3 tons of leafy greens. The rooftop uses flowers for natural pest control and an irrigation system powered by recycled water from the store, while its sun exposure allows planting up to a month earlier.
This is a shining example of urban agriculture, making fresh, organic produce accessible to the community. Imagine if more stores adopted this model - our cities could be greener and more sustainable.
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