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[Cuauhtemoc Landeros <descendingeagle@gmail.com>]

I would definetly look into soil tests to know what ur working with from
there its a matter of cleanup, fungi, plants and bacteria all depending on
whats there. Some of the more seasoned veterans might have some lists for
you regarding remediation. Raised beds work swell just make sure no roots
would go into the contaminated soil. Ive heard strawbales work with about
a cup o compost per plant. As for the county, no clue but good luck with
them.
Grow it Strong.....
Cuauhtemoc

On Fri, May 14, 2010 at 11:10 PM, Chris Carnevale
<c.s.carnevale@gmail.com>wrote:

> Does anyone have experience with farming in light industrial zoning?
> I imagine the rules vary from town to town, but any general experience
> or insights?  My thoughts are, of course, buy cheap unused industrial
> property and start a farm in the city.  Specific concerns are zoning
> restrictions and contaminants in the ground (would raised beds help in
> any significant way?).  I've heard of gardens going up on top of
> asphalt in Detroit, so it seems to me that contamination/hardpan may
> be possible to overcome.  Furthermore, would the siting affect the
> health departments allowing of produce to be sold?
>
> Thanks for any input.
>
> Chris Carnevale
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