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How Cuba became an accidental leader in organic urban farming.

  How Cuba became an accidental leader in organic urban farming. Watch video on  How Cuba became an accidental leader in organic urban farming How Cuba became an accidental leader in organic urban farming. Imagine walking through the sun-drenched streets of Havana. You hear the rumble of a 1950s Chevy, the distant rhythm of son cubano, and the melodic calls of street vendors. But as you turn a corner away from the tourist-heavy plazas, the scenery changes. Right there, nestled between crumbling concrete apartment blocks, is a lush, vibrant explosion of green. Long rows of lettuce, heavy bunches of scallions, and bright orange marigolds are growing in neat, raised beds. This isn't just a community garden; it’s an organopónico. And it’s the reason why Cuba is often called the most successful experiment in sustainable agriculture on the planet. The wildest part? Cuba never wanted this. This wasn't a "go green" initiative launched by environmentalists or a trend...