Posts by Tyrean Lewis

Missouri ranks 11th in the nation for agricultural production, but less than 2% of Missouri farmers are Black, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. Some Missouri entrepreneurs are…

News Urban farmers looking to team up with rural farmers Quilen Blackwell and Tyrean Lewis Two urban farmers are ready to bridge the communication gap with rural farmers. Quilen Blackwell with Southside Blooms in…

I’ve always had problems with fighting in school. The first time I got suspended for fighting in middle school, my mama told me, “You gonna get suspended while fighting on…

To reduce the violence Black urban farmers are growing fresh, affordable produce in the city’s food deserts. St. Louis has over 400 acres of vacant lots that could be converted…

ST. LOUIS — Straw hat in hand, Tyrean “Heru” Lewis jumped out of his pickup truck along busy Shackelford Road in north St. Louis County and walked into the tree…

KINGSWAY WEST – For many residents of north St. Louis, getting access to organic fruits and vegetables is a task that has become increasingly difficult.  This is especially true in…

After observing how much the quality and variety of produce sold in grocery stores differed in neighborhoods across St. Louis, Tyrean Lewis started Heru Urban Farming to bring fresh fruits and vegetables…

Anyone can grow their own food!  Heru will show you the way. Tyrean “Heru” Lewis is the founder and CEO of Heru Urban Farming. The residents they serve have a…

Beehives In the Trap w/Tyrean Lewis, Founder Heru Urban Farming On this episode we are in conversation with Tyrean Lewis, Founder of Heru Urban Farming.Heru’s mission is to  is to bring healthy…

Last year, we all spent a lot more time thinking about what was on our plates. The pandemic highlighted the importance of knowing where our food comes from, but for…