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Urban Farming

Tyran "Heru" Lewis, Executive Director of Heru Urban Farming and Garden, shared his journey from being a PE teacher and corporate employee to becoming a fifth-generation farmer in St. Louis. He discussed how his great-grandmother's gardening inspired him to start growing food in his backyard, which eventually expanded into a community garden and then a full-fledged farming business. Heru explained his farming techniques, including no-till methods and the use of specialized tools like broadforks, and shared insights about managing a farm, including grant writing, partnerships with organizations like Slate and SCL Youth Jobs, and creating value-added products. He also highlighted the importance of community engagement and the various career opportunities available in modern farming, from technology and engineering roles to business and marketing positions. The session concluded with Heru recommending that students interested in farming start by growing their own food at home, whether in buckets, raised beds, or through herbs and vegetables.