{"id":1610,"date":"2021-10-01T17:20:54","date_gmt":"2021-10-01T17:20:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/babylonmicrofarms.com\/?p=1610"},"modified":"2021-11-23T20:32:19","modified_gmt":"2021-11-23T20:32:19","slug":"micro-farm-to-table-comes-to-asbury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/babylonmicrofarms.com\/micro-farm-to-table-comes-to-asbury\/","title":{"rendered":"Micro-Farm to Table Comes to Asbury"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.10.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.10.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.10.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/babylonmicrofarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/asbury.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.10.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text=&#8221;asbury&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.10.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.10.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.10.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p>Fresh greens are on display in a whole new way at several Asbury communities, as we roll out micro-farming at Bethany Village, Normandie Ridge, and coming soon \u2026 Asbury Solomons!<\/p>\n<p>Produced by Richmond, Va.-based Babylon, the hydroponic Micro-Farms\u2122 use custom seed mixes to grow a wide range of greens and herbs for use by community chefs.\u00a0 Today, residents and associates can see these large, glass-front cases near John &amp; Annie\u2019s Bistro and Clyde\u2019s Pub at Bethany Village and by the Patriot Caf\u00e9 at Normandie Ridge.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOver the past six years, Asbury has significantly reduced its energy and water use through a partnership with Sodexo, and many Asbury residents have started their own initiatives around recycling, helping the Chesapeake Bay watershed, and supporting wildlife,\u201d says Todd Andrews, President of Asbury\u2019s Continuing Care Retirement Communities Division. \u201cWe are excited for this new opportunity through Babylon to help the earth \u2013 and enhance the dining experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Babylon notes that the produce grown using a Micro-Farm\u2122 supports environmental sustainability in the following ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>requires just 15 square feet of space compared to 2,000 square feet of farmland<\/li>\n<li>uses 88.4% less water<\/li>\n<li>4% less fertilizer<\/li>\n<li>87% less single-use plastic packaging<\/li>\n<li>99% less transportation<\/li>\n<li>76% less food waste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At each community, wellness staff will work to engage residents of our assisted living and skilled nursing neighborhoods with the Micro-Farms\u2122.\u00a0 Babylon\u2019s innovative technology system enables its own staff to remotely control the light, water, and nutrients for its farming systems.<\/p>\n<p>Barbara Bankard is member of the Bethany Village Ecology Committee who calls this \u201ca win-win.\u201d Since moving to Bethany Village, Barbara has advocated for more locally-sourced, organic produce on the menu.<\/p>\n<p>While residents can grow their own produce in Bethany\u2019s community gardens or drive to a farmer\u2019s market, not everyone is able to do that, Barbara notes. \u201cNow, people who eat at the Bistro have year-round access to fresh, organic herbs and greens. 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