While many people think of rural landscapes as agricultural hubs, more and more people are realizing the benefits of growing food, flowers, and fiber in urban spaces. Urban cores and peri-urban spaces ...
A St. Paul company that is pioneering a new way to raise fish and grow vegetables year-round is expanding, with a second location to meet demand from local restaurants and grocers. Urban Organics ...
One of the things that I love about the Massachusetts Avenue Project (MAP) is their desire to bring the community into the fold. What I mean is that the organization is able to empower people to join ...
Fruit and vegetables grown on urban farms, which are often touted as a healthier and more sustainable, are often more carbon-intensive than conventionally grown food, according to research published ...
The Fifth Annual Urban Farm Day will be held on Saturday, August 16. This year’s event features over 21 urban farms. It’s a self-guided tour (not tickets required) that runs from 10am to 3pm, rain or ...
Will Allen is a former professional basketball player, but after his hooping days ended, he decided to trade the court for crops. Allen is credited with being a pioneer in the world of urban ...
Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols toured Food on the Move’s urban farm, which utilizes innovative farming techniques to grow produce and raise fish. The initiative aims to tackle food insecurity by providing ...
Urban farming is often heralded as a practical solution to food deserts, providing fresh produce to communities where unjust urban planning and policy have limited access to nutritious options. But ...