Ridall Corporation, Cleveland

With the help of the Rid-All Green Partnership, the people of Cleveland's Kinsman neighborhood have transformed an abandoned plot of land into one of the city's most vibrant urban farms. The oasis is a truly local endeavor. The compost that grows the fruits and veggies is made of coffee grounds from area cafes, discarded scraps from local food banks, and wood chips from Cleveland's forestry department. In addition to the greenhouses and hoop-houses that characterize the lot, Ridall has also set up a local fishery that aquafarms tilapias.