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Adelanto council debates community garden plan; agrees on phased approach and grant pursuit
Summary
Council members and residents debated a proposal to create a community garden that could include both hands‑on raised beds and a Freight Farms vertical hydroponic container. Due to cost concerns (staff cited an approximate $250,000 full program), the council declined immediate allocation of AES discretionary funds and directed staff to pursue grants, identify nonprofit partners and return with a phased plan and Earth Day near‑term actions.
A proposal for a community garden — combining traditional raised beds with a vertical hydroponic container system from Freight Farms — drew extensive public comment and a lengthy council discussion on Feb. 12.
Councilmember Stevana (community organizer) and others described plans to engage local nonprofits and residents to operate a site that would supply fresh produce to food pantries and provide workforce and education opportunities. Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and other council members emphasized the potential educational and resilience benefits of a hydroponic container, but also acknowledged the upfront and multi‑year operating costs staff and proponents presented.
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