# Urban Farming and Philanthropy as a Business Model

Published 2019-09-12 · Updated 2026-03-19 · Food & Beverage on MarketScale
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> How can urban farming help a community? For this episode of MarketScale Mornings, hosts Tyler Kern and Daniel Litwin were joined by Matthew “Trog” Trogdon the Vice President of Bonton Farms in Dallas. They discussed how urban farming has evolved and how it can positively impact a community. Do you know what a “food desert” is?…

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## **How can urban farming help a community?**

For this episode of MarketScale Mornings, hosts Tyler Kern and [Daniel Litwin](https://marketscale.com/industries/contributors/daniel-litwin/) were joined by [Matthew “Trog” Trogdon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAEx25EBwOELw7hu88TYO8mo9vvbJkUX8Xo/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_live_video%3B2yf9cfcmQe61w2N8ZI0paw%3D%3D) the Vice President of [Bonton Farms](https://bontonfarms.org/) in Dallas.

They discussed how urban farming has evolved and how it can positively impact a community. Do you know what a “food desert” is? Find out in the interview above!

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