B.U.G. Farms: Crusaders for Community Supported Agriculture “I thought she was crazy and that it would never work,” says Backyard Urban Gardens (B.U.G.) Farms’ co-owner Carly Gillespie of the organization’s creator, Sharon Leopardi. “She didn’t have any start-up capital, was a renter, and didn’t have any garden space. And, she wanted to stay in the city—not move to a small town … [Read more...]
Backyard Chicken Farming
You Can Be a Farmer Too! Did you know that you could raise your very own backyard chickens in Salt Lake City? Generally, once a coop is up and running, chickens are low maintenance and easy to take care of. Plus, they will produce the best eggs you have ever had with dark, yellow yolks and clear whites, and rich with vitamins. Why raise chickens? Raising your own chickens … [Read more...]
Growing Up Before Your Very Eyes: Backyard Urban Gardens
When people think of farming, not many would picture an urban backyard. But that’s exactly what Backyard Urban Gardens (BUG) hopes to change. With their five satellite gardens located in Salt Lake City, BUG provides annual crops to several local restaurants and families. Each season lasts from May until October and includes a variety of produce: tomatoes, kale, carrots, bee … [Read more...]