Urban agriculture is emerging as a key player in the search to develop sustainable cities, offering not just fresh produce but a portfolio of ecosystem services that can extend far beyond the farm and ...

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House appropriators are once again targeting the Agriculture Department’s urban farming program. Federal efforts to expand agriculture in urban areas are facing a fight for survival in the coming ...

Urban farms can help tackle food insecurity and create jobs. But systemic challenges, like funding gaps and overcoming ...

In South and West Dallas, initiatives like Restorative Farms have turned vacant lots into hubs for fresh produce, job ...

Making the case for urban agriculture, Cornell researchers have presented a vision for greener cities and a more equitable future for farmers. The Cornell Small Farms Program, housed in the College of ...

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 ...

For youth volunteers at Glenway Farm in Dorchester, the protocol for weeding and harvesting garlic in extreme weather conditions is clear cut: get in and get out. There are few buildings or shaded ...

BELTSVILLE, Md. — The University of the District of Columbia is aiming to tackle a number of urban environmental and health challenges through agriculture education targeting for small city spaces.

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has allocated $502,140 in Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants ...

Lagos State government through the State Agricultural Development Authority, (LSADA) has called for the adoption of integrative solutions towards solving food insecurity with proper administration of ...