History of urban farming in the Twin Cities
by Cathy Wurzer, Minnesota Public RadioMarch 19, 2012
St. Paul, Minn. — At one time, rows of crows and livestock animals were common sights in downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. Today, some city residents are trying to revive small-scale commercial vegetable farming. Cathy Wurzer looks back at the Twin Cities' rich agrarian past with Bob Quist of the Minnesota Historical Society. He's the site manager for the Oliver H. Kelley farm in Elk River.



