EPICS
Urban Farming

Working with Jovial Family Farms

We are working with Jovial Family Farms in Indianapolis, IN to create an a hydroponics system in their lab, as well as educate the community. This system will help establish healthy food options for the community along with a location where individuals can learn about urban farming. There are many barriers that prevent access to fresh food, including availability, cost, health, location, and transportation. This creates a food desert where there is little to no food sovereignty in the local community. Our target audience is the elderly, single parents, and households with limited access to transportation. There are currently urban farming teams. The design team is developing a whimsical, sustainable aquaponics systems that will provide fresh produce. The education team is focused on educating the community on how urban farming works and why it is important.