The Farm (San Francisco)
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The Farm, (founded 1974) also known as Crossroads Community,[1]: 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.[2][3][4] It was founded by Bonnie Ora Sherk and Jack Wickert in 1974.[1]: 43 The open space incorporated a major freeway interchange and is now site of Potrero del Sol Park (formally La Raza Park).[5]
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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."[2]