James Forbes is a social entrepreneur and Founder of Good Life Growing (an urban farm and agricultural training center in The Ville Neighborhood) and Old North Provisions (a healthy grocery store in Old North St. Louis).
This episode was recorded onsite at Old North Provisions, and we speak to James about his journey as a social entrepreneur, experience working with the community in North St. Louis, urban agriculture as a solution to vacancy, Bill Clinton's visit to Good Life Growing, and so much more.
James Forbes and his team are extremely underrated for their contribution and commitment to sustainable agriculture, community engagement, and neighborhood redevelopment. THEY DO THE WORK! His story has SO much to teach those of us committed to making St. Louis a better community for all.
Much love to James and his team! Learn more about their businesses below:
https://www.goodlifegrowing.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Old-North-Provisions-104426121053791/