Interview & Photos from the South Central Farm

by A Monday, Oct. 03, 2005 at 10:39 AM

Since 1992, the 14 acres of property located at 41st and Alameda Streets in Los Angeles have been used as a community garden or farm. The land has been divided into 360 plots and is believed to be one of the largest urban gardens in the country.

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The farmers are in danger of losing their farm to developers who want to raze it and build a warehouse. Most of the farmers rely on the food they grow on the farm for their livelihood and the loss of their plots would cause them irreparable harm.

The farmers and their supporters are currently pursuing legal action in the courts to save the farm but they and their supporters are prepared for militant resistance to stop the destruction of their farm.

Farmers also have reason to fear a late night attack on the farm by the developer’s demolition crew. They are currently camping out at the farm in a round the clock vigil to defend the farm and alert supporters from around the city come to the farm and block the bulldozers if it comes to that.

To support their struggle to save their farm please visit http://www.southcentralfarmers.com/ for list of things you can do to help.