Muse: The magazine of science, culture, and smart laughs for kids and children

ELLENA BAUM

Getting farm-fresh fruits and vegetables isn’t always easy. Not all families live close to farms or have space they can use for a garden. Not all families own cars. And some families cannot afford to buy directly from local farmers. Fortunately, one organization in Massachusetts, Grow Food Northampton, is working to bring fresh produce from local farmers to more people. Ellena Baum works at Grow Food Northampton. Let’s hear about what she does.

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