Study: Urban ag is 6 times more carbon intensive than conventional
A new international study finds that fruits and vegetables grown in urban farm’s have a carbon footprint six times more than conventionally grown produce.
A new international study finds that fruits and vegetables grown in urban farm’s have a carbon footprint six times more than conventionally grown produce.
We can solve many health problems in underserved communities and funnel urban students into careers related farming by investing in urban agriculture.
James Grevious, an urban farmer based in Aurora, Colorado, founded Rebels in the Garden to foster community and bridge the gaps of food access.
In fall of 2022, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced an investment in 52 urban agriculture projects across the United States. The government entity invested a total of $14.2 million to the projects, allowing the recipients of these monies to expand their reach and surpass barriers in access that would have previously hindered them from […]
Black farmers, Indigenous farmers, and farmers of color are integral to our food system at every level. Growing and Growth Collective supports farmers and growers everywhere.
Innovative farm immersion programs are possible when we look at our communities not as a divide between urban and rural, but rather as a bridge.
USDA announced the availability of up to $4 million for grants to support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production projects.
A study of food raised around Chicago has shown that buying local can’t provide all necessary nutrients for area residents.
The issue with urban agriculture is that their self-ascribed mission to address food insecurity and provide food access doesn’t come to fruition.