IndyStar: Grown IN Indiana - Urban farmers uplift Indy communities, raise next generation

Read the full story by Karl Schneider here.

These urban farms are tucked into inconspicuous vacant lots, oases where leafy greens and vegetables flourish in areas once overgrown and strewn with trash. In many cases, the hidden gems provide a rejuvenating source of healthy foods in areas where grocers and supermarkets may be sparse.

Danielle Guerin, an Indianapolis native who took a roundabout route to growing food in the city, is one of the new breed of farmers. She's well on her way to helping her community — and, hopefully, inspiring a new generation of urban farmers.