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Urban Agriculture
Earth Day Is Global—But We Know Food and Climate Solutions Start Locally
Local food and ag systems have the power to lead us toward more sustainability and climate resilience on a global scale.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Development Aid Plummets, Rwanda Protects Farmland, Bangladesh Launches New Farmers’ Card
New data reveal a concerning drop in development aid, Rwanda is protecting Kigali’s farmland, and Bangladesh has launched a new Farmers Card to connect producers with key resources.
Inside Buffalo Go Green’s Approach to Food, Health, and Care
A Buffalo-based organization is rethinking how food access and healthcare work together to support long-term health.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: The Future of Vertical Farming, Warming Temperatures Threaten Food Security, Côte d’Ivoire Invests in Women Farmers
The future of vertical farming appears uncertain, Côte d’Ivoire builds tech hubs for women farmers, and new research reveals that warming temperatures could push critical food insecurity higher.
Bridging Criminal Justice and Food Justice at ALMA Backyard Farms
ALMA Backyard Farms transforms lives through urban agriculture, helping formerly incarcerated individuals rebuild through meaningful work.
Food 2050 Visionaries: Nourishing Nairobi with Ubuntu
In Nairobi, urban farming is more than growing food—it’s restoring dignity, nutrition, and community.
Food 2050 Visionaries: Lima’s Local Regeneration
With three simple, low-tech innovations, Lima can transform into a regenerative and resilient city.
The Promise of Urban Agroecology to Enhance Food and Nutrition Security in the 21st Century
Teaching communities about urban agroecology is about more than farming. “We are educating people for sustainability in the 21st century.”
The Future of Farming Is on the Wall—And in Your Office
With the help of their Lego-inspired gardens, this company wants to make everyone a farmer, even if it’s only for an hour each week.
This Black-led Food Collective Fights Food Apartheid with Education, Land Reclamation, and Storytelling
A new documentary tells the story of East Knoxville’s food apartheid problem and the community members fighting for change.
The Fight for the Healthy Incentives Program in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Healthy Incentives Program, which provides extra money for food assistance recipients to purchase fresh produce from local farmers, faces budget cuts. Food justice advocates are fighting to keep the program afloat.
A New Path to Sustainable Farming: An Agrarian Commons Approach
Agrarian Trust is using a commons approach to help farmers secure land and build stronger, more sustainable food systems.
Cornell Urban Agriculture Courses Turn Research into Action for Cities
Cornell’s free courses offer hands-on guidance to grow and scale farms in city settings.
Empowering Communities: The Cities without Hunger Model
Cities without Hunger is transforming unused urban spaces into vibrant gardens that feed families, create jobs, and inspire students.
Urban American Farmer: Growing Local Food and Relationships in Austin
Urban American Farmer is working to expand Austin’s local food system by increasing access to food education and urban farms for community members.
Sweetwater Farms: Cultivating Knowledge in Houston
Sweetwater Farms HTX is cultivating a vibrant community in Houston through agriculture, outreach, and education.
Transforming Chennai with Rooftop Gardens
In Chennai, CUFI is revolutionizing urban spaces with rooftop gardens, promoting community health, sustainability, and empowerment.
Urban Garden Project to Connect and Empower Community Gardens
The Urban Garden Project aims to provide essential resources that will help community-centered green spaces thrive.
What’s Left Out of the Conversation When it Comes to Urban Agriculture
NYC gardeners have been addressing food apartheid themselves for years by turning vacant lots into food production and distribution sites.