"Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table" by Jacqueline Briggs Martin tells the inspiring story of Will Allen, a pioneering urban farmer dedicated to promoting sustainable agriculture and healthy eating in his community. The book illustrates how Allen transformed a vacant piece of land in Milwaukee into a thriving farm that provides fresh produce to local residents. Through his innovative practices, such as vertical farming and teaching children about gardening, Allen empowers neighborhoods to grow their own food and fosters a sense of community. The narrative emphasizes the importance of accessibility to healthy food and the impact of grassroots efforts in combating food deserts. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Food Heroes .

This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten+.

This book has been graded for interest at 7-10 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2016 by Readers to Eaters .

Jacqueline Briggs Martin is the author of many delightful books for children, including Banjo Granny and Chicken Joy on Redbean Road . She lives in Mt. Vernon, Iowa, and her web site is www. jacquelinebriggsmartin. com.