Inspiring Story of Beverly Grant - Denver Native

It is the month of inspirational women and here is an inspiring story of Beverly Grant

Mo’ Betta Green Marketplace was launched on June 18, 2011, in the Historic Five Points Neighborhood.  This market is founded on three principles:

food literacy, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility.  The mission of this farmers market focuses on broadening food access; providing food and nutrition literacy; supporting local business and neighborhood economy; showcasing neighborhood arts, history, and culture; shaping food policy; defining new food infrastructure and new agribusiness opportunities; and directly impacting the top four health disparities (cancer, diabetes, obesity, and heart disease) through innovation, education, interaction, and demonstration.  The mission of this market also includes designing and installing edible, medicinal landscapes, and yard farming in the northeast portion of Denver’s Food Desert neighborhoods. HEAL (Health, Eating, Active Living) would sum up all of the market’s activities. 

 In October 2015, Seeds of Power Unity Farm (SOPUF) was established to provide a community learning platform for urban agriculture and design; and a small production site for heirloom vegetables sourced directly to Mo’ Betta Green.  Education, Preservation, and Food Self-Reliance are the founding principles for SOPUF. 

Some important outcomes of this market’s model have improved community connectedness; greater awareness of the correlation between food consumption practices and personal health index; new culinary and lifestyle skills; and overall health/wellness resource connection; and better inclusion of disconnected populations to local food, health, wellness, and environmental education.

 
Thank you for listening, always stay awesome and amazing
Sincerely,
Dr. Moghazy