Urban farming brings jobs, fresh produce to Newark

66°

Local

Crime

Weather

Politics

Toll of Commuting

Urban farming brings jobs, fresh produce to Newark

Although there are many farms throughout New Jersey, one may be surprised to find out there is a large one in the city of Newark. Aerofarms is a brand new business run out of a converted nightclub.

News 12 Staff

•

Apr 4, 2015, 2:42 AM

•

Updated

Families and first responders gather in Jersey City to mark 25 years since Sept. 11

01:52

Caught on camera: Thieves smash jewelry cases during Spring Lake Heights break-in

00:33

RERt. 18 Kitten Rescue_2026-09-11-22-11-49

2 cats rescued in separate New Jersey incidents

00:33

Which is it: Pork Roll or Taylor Ham?

00:45

PediatricCancerResearchGrant_2026-09-11-17-21-00

$100K donation supports young cancer patients

01:19

The Cost Of: The rising price of being a football fan this season

01:38

Mushrooms are popping up everywhere; Should you be worried?

01:49

Chef Lauren Covas shares easy recipe upgrades for your football tailgate

01:43

Somerset County sees spike in deadly crashes as law enforcement urges drivers to make safety a priority

1 killed, 3 injured in wrong-way crash on Route 1

Pedestrian pinned under NJ Transit bus in Hackensack

00:18

Toms River man killed after SUV crashes into tree on Garden State Parkway

00:18

Driver fatally strikes pedestrian while trying to park in Hillsborough

Florham Park police officer charged with aggravated assault, stalking

00:34

805218811 1401015598864757 3678054479992046299 n

Missing geese Taco and Churro safely located and reunited with owner

info

Newsletter

Send Photos/Videos

Contact

About Us

News Team

News 12 New York

Twitter

Facebook

Instagram

more resources

Optimum Corporate

Optimum Service

Advertise on News 12

Careers

Content Removal Policy

Ad Choices

Privacy Manager

News12 New York

N12 Originals

Numbers & Links

Local

Crime

Weather

Politics

Toll of Commuting

66°

Local

Crime

Weather

Politics

Toll of Commuting

Urban farming brings jobs, fresh produce to Newark

Although there are many farms throughout New Jersey, one may be surprised to find out there is a large one in the city of Newark. Aerofarms is a brand new business run out of a converted nightclub.

Top Stories

Security increases at New Jersey synagogues for High Holy Days

Wet weather for the weekend, but it isn't a washout

CDC warns rabies cases on the rise nationwide

Kearny High School community remembers 9/11 on 25th anniversary

Jersey Proud: A vow to never forget the lives lost on 9/11

Families and first responders gather in Jersey City to mark 25 years since Sept. 11

Caught on camera: Thieves smash jewelry cases during Spring Lake Heights break-in

2 cats rescued in separate New Jersey incidents

Which is it: Pork Roll or Taylor Ham?

$100K donation supports young cancer patients

The Cost Of: The rising price of being a football fan this season

Mushrooms are popping up everywhere; Should you be worried?

Chef Lauren Covas shares easy recipe upgrades for your football tailgate

Somerset County sees spike in deadly crashes as law enforcement urges drivers to make safety a priority

1 killed, 3 injured in wrong-way crash on Route 1

Pedestrian pinned under NJ Transit bus in Hackensack

Toms River man killed after SUV crashes into tree on Garden State Parkway

Driver fatally strikes pedestrian while trying to park in Hillsborough

Florham Park police officer charged with aggravated assault, stalking

Missing geese Taco and Churro safely located and reunited with owner