Growing Power

They implemented their mission by providing hands-on training, on-the-ground demonstration, outreach and technical assistance.

Growing Power conducted workshops and demonstrations in aquaculture, aquaponics, vermiculture, horticulture, small or large-scale composting, soil reclamation, food distribution, beekeeping, and marketing.

In 2008, he was awarded a MacArthur Foundation "Genius Grant" for his work on urban farming, sustainable food production and with Growing Power.

Despite the organization's successes in attracting attention to urban agriculture and community food systems causes, Growing Power was unable to attain financial self-sufficiency.

Facing mounting debts and legal challenges, in November 2017 Growing Power's board of directors voted to dissolve the organization.