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‘We missed it so much’: Neighborhood farm Ons Genoegen returns to its familiar spot by Westerpark two years after fire

‘We missed it so much’: Neighborhood farm Ons Genoegen returns to its familiar spot by Westerpark two years after fire

The community farm Buurtboerderij Ons Genoegen has reopened near Westerpark following a two-year renovation necessitated by a fire. Local volunteers and residents have welcomed the return of the site, which serves as a vital social space for the neighborhood.

Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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