Galesburg nonprofit does urban farming
GALESBURG (AP) — Matt Wallen is 23 years old.
That explains his wide-eyed enthusiasm, willingness to wear shorts while working outside in the beginning of February and — some might say — his seeming idealism.
The soft-spoken Wallen explained his decision to take on the role of lead farmer in Galesburg's latest nonprofit corporation and first large-scale urban farming effort, Growing Together Inc., in other terms.
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