Urban Farming Insights

Steffi Larson interviews Felicia Thompson, an urban farmer in Queens, New York. Felicia started urban farming five years ago on her rooftop to access healthier organic food. Initially a hobby, her success with tomatoes motivated her to expand to lemons, grapes, and basil. The interview concludes with well wishes for her farming endeavors.

Where does Felicia Thompson practice her urban farming?

• Brooklyn, New York

• Bronx, New York

• Queens, New York

• Manhattan, New York

What was Felicia's initial reason for starting urban farming?

• To sell organic produce

• To teach others about farming

• To have a hobby

• To reduce grocery bills

Which plant did Felicia successfully grow first that motivated her to continue?

• Lemons

• Basil

• Tomatoes

• Grapes

What are some of the crops Felicia currently grows?

• Peppers, cucumbers, and lettuce

• Apples, oranges, and bananas

• Carrots, potatoes, and onions

• Lemons, grapes, and basil

What feeling did Felicia experience after her first successful harvest?

• Frustration

• Success

• Indifference

• Disappointment