Bexar County has reclaimed bare land on the East Side once called the Goonies, planning to turn it into a verdant, productive 10 acres to be known as the Greenies Urban Farm.

In a few months, fresh broccoli, cauliflower, kale and cabbage will be on kitchen tables across the San Antonio area through food pantries. Those were the vegetables planted this week.

The farm is a collaboration between the Bexar County Commissioners Court and the Bexar County Texas A&M Agriculture Extension agency.

A commemorative planting ceremony Thursday celebrated the near completion of the first phase of the farm, which sits on 10 acres of undeveloped land the county acquired in 2016 from the Union Pacific Railroad.

Precinct 4 Commissioner Tommy Calvert said the farm has been several years in the making.

Bexar County will be responsible for the development and maintenance of buildings at the site which include the new AgriLife Extension county office.

The Agriculture Extension team will offer expertise and community education on health and wellness issues.

Vincent T. Davis is a reporter in the Greater San Antonio and Bexar County area. To read more from Vincent, become a subscriber. vtdavis@express-news.net | Twitter: @vincentdavis

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