Today we zoom out and talk about larger issues than our veggie gardens: urban popular growth and how that impacts food security and sourcing in urban centers. Of course, one good solution is to grow more of your own...but is that enough? Connect With Chris Starkus: After being a professional chef for 25 years, Chris Starkus pivoted his career and became an eco-entrepreneur, partner and CSO of Boss Defrost. He is also a Journeyman beekeeper, Organic Farmer, committed to 360-degree sustainability and transparency.

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Urban Population Growth And Food Security