Discovering Newmarket Farm
Recently, our team had the unique opportunity to step away from our usual routines and immerse ourselves in the inspiring intersection of food and health at Boston Medical Center’s (BMC) newest rooftop farm, Newmarket Farm, located at 960 Massachusetts Ave.
Newmarket Farm is a thriving example of innovation and sustainability in urban healthcare. A tour of the green space atop our office space confirms why BMC is recognized as one of the greenest hospitals in the nation. Building on the success of Boston Medical Center’s first farm at 750 Albany St., which opened in 2017, Newmarket Farm triples the total grow space at BMC and quadruples the amount of produce BMC expects to grow annually. The expanded capacity from a second farm also allows BMC to share produce with community partners while supporting the academic medical center’s food pantry and inpatient meal service.
An excellent oasis right up the stairs!