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Newark Nonprofit Will Turn Vacant Lots Into Year-Round Urban Farms

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April 8, 2026
Urban Seeds Grow will build hydroponic greenhouses and affordable housing on two vacant Newark lots, aiming to produce 50,000 pounds of fresh food annually.
Newark Nonprofit Will Turn Vacant Lots Into Year-Round Urban Farms
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How Rich Florals Is Disrupting The Traditional Florist Scene
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