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The Farm (San Francisco)

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The Farm, (founded 1974) also known as Crossroads Community,: 43  was an environmental art and performance art project that also operated as a community center. The Farm was located at the corner of Army Street (later renamed Cesar Chavez Street) and Potrero Avenue in San Francisco, California, from 1974 to 1987. It was founded by Bonnie Ora Sherk and Jack Wickert in 1974.: 43  The open space incorporated a major freeway interchange and is now site of Potrero del Sol Park (formally La Raza Park).Sherk referred to the thirteen year-long project as an "environmental sculpture" where edible crops were grown, livestock were raised and educational programming took place. Sherk spoke of the project: "We're attempting to reconnect people and humanize environments" and that the "growth process in life is like the creative process in art."

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The Farm (San Francisco)
James Lick Freeway, San Francisco

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