An insightful sitdown with Christopher , an urban farmer based in Singapore .

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Christopher Leow a.k.a. 'The Freestyle Farmer' is an Urban Farmer based in Singapore. His vision is to inspire others to grow their own food and be more self-suffcient.

Having spent over a decade across the food value chain, having worked from 'Farm to Table' in multiple countries like Australia and Ireland, working across a diverse range of industries including being a chef, barista, grocer, and farmer.

Some of his past projects include being the Head Farmer of the World's highest rooftop Urban farm - CapitaSpring. As well as the General Manager of the Urban Farming pioneer, Edible Garden City. His current role is the founder of 'The Freestyle Farmer' brand/consultancy, as well as the CEO of a cricket protein startup, Future Protein Solutions, and an adjuct lecturer in RP's Urban Agricultural Technology Diploma.

He has also written a memoir about his Urban Farming journey, 'The Freestyle Farmer'. And he has been a host of a farming documentary 'Growing Wild' that has been featured on Channel News Asia.

Chris truly enjoys the 'manual labour' and being outdoors. In his free time, he tends to his open concept Community Garden 'Nutopia' and goes for unplanned travels for inspiration.