Rodrigo Martinez started working at Bonton Farms in 2018 while recovering from addiction. Now the Facilities Manager, he says the opportunity was more than just a job. “I’ve seen people come through the program, learn trades, develop healthy habits, and move on to better jobs, get their own place, buy their own vehicles — things like that.”

His story is proof that urban farming isn’t just about food. It’s about rebuilding lives and sparking real economic opportunity. More than 53 million Americans live in food deserts, far from fresh groceries, according to the USDA. In South Dallas’ Bonton neighborhood, 44.3% of residents fall below the poverty line, triple the national average. With groceries and jobs thin on the ground, residents scrap for the essentials.

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