Diner's Journal Post - Q. and A. With John Ameroso on Growing Food

Since 1976, John Ameroso has been showing New Yorkers how to grow what they eat. As the first and, probably last, extension agent in the city focused on farming, Mr. Ameroso is more responsible than anyone for the rise of urban agriculture in the city and the tons of produce now raised in plots big and small. He’s recently retired, but is still winding down his work in the five boroughs, making sure his legacy will continue. While he’s at it, he will also answer questions from Diner’s Journal readers about city farming and growing food. Post your question as a comment here and he’ll respond in later posts this week.