East Central Ministries Mindfullness

I was extremely impressed with the mindfullness present in all of the operations at East Central Ministries. While getting a tour from Morgan, the manager of Growing Awareness Urban Farm, we got to see the many different components of what this company runs on. I thought it was pretty great how Morgan was so at ease with everything that she explained. To me, having one tomato plant is hard work. When she wheeled out the "extra" plants they were looking to donate, I was amazed. The surplus of plants, of bees, of natural life that exists there seems like a little oasis on Central Ave. It got me thinking about my own life and the people and places I surround myself with. If one man could turn an old hazardous building into a lush and beautiful community center, can't we all modify our lives just a little bit to harness the same harmony? The ollas production was incredible and all done in one place. It got me thinking what kind of micro-business could I start up with my roomates...

Anyway, the whole operation was very inspiring and impressive. Even more so that it has only taken them five years to get to that point. I truly hope to see this idea grow.

Farm Manager Morgan Attema showing the class around the farm.

Beehives and nursery.

Olla production studio.

Fired ollas.