Database research record2019·United States
Farm City
Mark Pontious
Journal of College Orientation Transition and Retention
Urban Farm DB summary
This article reviews Novella Carpenter's book "Farm City," which details her experiences as an urban farmer in Oakland, United States. The book describes her journey from an abandoned lot to building an urban garden and raising animals, exploring themes of discovery, responsibility, and trial-and-error. It offers discussion points for first-year college students.