Helping urban farmers grow food in other people's yards. In This Podcast: Lee Perry passionately shares the progress of the Fleet Farming movement and how it is strengthening Florida communities. This collective farming movement is an awesome way for gardening novices and interns to get hands-on gardening education while helping the community. Listen in to learn more about this fun, positive community experience, how it converts lawns to edible landscapes, and how you can get involved!  Don’t miss an episode! Click here to sign up for podcast updatesor visit www.urbanfarm.org/podcast Lee Perry is currently the Fleet Farming Director, which is her passion occupation. She has her bachelor's degree in Environmental Science from the University of Central Florida. Seasonally, she teaches children at an ecology camp at the Ed Yarborough Geneva Wilderness Area and was on the board of the Cuplet Fern Native Plant Society.  Fleet Farming has a mission to empower all generations to grow food to increase local food accessibility. Their program minimizes the ecological footprint of agriculture by converting lawns into micro-farms and increasing fresh produce accessibility while training the next generation of American farmers.  To Lee, Fleet Farming is a true solution to shift our culture and change the cycle of food.  Go to www.urbanfarm.org/LeePerry for more information and links on this podcast, and to find our other great guests. 430: Lee Perry on Fleet Farming