Homegrown and Home Runs: Fenway Park’s rooftop farm is where ag meets America’s favorite sport

October 20, 2023 11:18 AM

While it is best known as the home of the Boston Red Sox, you might be surprised to find out that Fenway Park is also home to a rooftop farm, that produces 7,000 pounds of fresh produce every year.

It is maintained by Green City Growers.

President, Christopher Grallert spoke with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander on the farm’s background, what they grow, where to food goes, and how it all works.

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