Growing a Greener World

The Greening Of Suburbia: Lake County, Illinois

Season 5, Episode 9 of 26

In years past, developers would build typical subdivisions around golf courses and tennis courts. But today, with the growing interest in environmental conservation and local food systems, savvy developers are building self-contained communities around organic farms. The focus is on creating a sustainable community and outreach programs geared to helping all generations embrace local, in-season food as well as the agrarian lifestyle. Buyers are lining up to stake their claim to experience a taste of life on the farm, from the comfort of their own home. In this episode, we travel to one such community that serves as a model for all the others.

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2/25/2015
1 p.m.
2/25/2015
7 p.m.
2/26/2015
4 a.m.
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