The Beloit Residencies

2025's Ousely Scholar in Residence is Erika Allen. Erika is the CEO of Urban Growers Collective and is committed to environmental justice and regenerative urban agriculture.

Discover the art of community food systems and the power of urban agriculture on Chicago’s South Side. Urban Growers Collective is transforming neighborhoods through nourishing environments, food traditions, and pathways to freedom.

🌱 Join us in the Weissburg Auditorium at 7:00pm on October 3 for an inspiring event open to the public. Learn how this collective is growing food, stability, and connection while reimagining what a thriving community can be.

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