Food Is Medicine: Growing a New Generation of Future Farmers in NYC
Katy Mejia Katy Mejia

Food Is Medicine: Growing a New Generation of Future Farmers in NYC

Food is medicine.

For the team at Mi Oh My Farms, those three words are more than a slogan. They represent a way of thinking about food, health, education, community, and our relationship with the earth.

That’s why we’re so excited about a piece of wearable art inspired by the work happening every day at our urban farm in the South Bronx and in classrooms across New York City.

And this design is about much more than a shirt.

It’s about growing food, growing knowledge, and growing a generation of young people who understand that they have the power to nourish themselves, their communities, and the planet.

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The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Microgreens: How to Grow Them & How They Compare to Sprouts
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The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Microgreens: How to Grow Them & How They Compare to Sprouts

Have you ever wondered whether microgreens and sprouts are the same thing? They may look similar at first glance, but they're actually grown differently, eaten differently, and have their own unique characteristics.

Whether you're a curious parent, a teacher, or someone looking to add more fresh greens to your meals, understanding the difference is a great first step toward growing your own nutritious food at home.

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Big News: Urban Farm Tours Are Here + We’ve Been Awarded a Microgrant!
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Big News: Urban Farm Tours Are Here + We’ve Been Awarded a Microgrant!

We’re excited to share two big updates from our farm—both rooted in growth, community, and expanding access to food and education.

Our special farm tours invite you into our growing space to see how food is cultivated in an urban environment and to connect more deeply with the systems that nourish our community. From mushrooms and microgreens to composting, aquaponics and regenerative growing practices, each visit is designed to be hands-on, educational, and inspiring.

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Call for Bronx-Based Mural Artists
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Call for Bronx-Based Mural Artists

Mi Oh My Farms is seeking a Bronx-based visual artist to design and paint a mural at our urban hydroponic farm and education space in the South Bronx.

We are a worker-owned cooperative growing microgreens and mushrooms while delivering hands-on education to schools and community organizations across NYC. Our work centers food justice, cooperative economics, sustainability, and regenerative agriculture.

We are looking for an artist whose work resonates with:

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Learning by Growing: Teaching Farmers in NYC Schools
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Learning by Growing: Teaching Farmers in NYC Schools

At Mi Oh My Farms, our Teaching Farmers travel across New York City facilitating hands-on, inquiry-based workshops focused on growing nutrient-dense superfoods like microgreens and mushrooms. These workshops sit at the intersection of science, food justice, environmental stewardship, and creative exploration—meeting students where they are while inviting them into deeper relationship with food and land.

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