Urban Agriculture

Ten Questions with Chef Bill Telepan of Telepan Restaurant

Food Tank spoke with Chef Bill Telepan of Telepan Restaurant.

Ten Questions with Evan Lutz, CEO and Co-Founder of Hungry Harvest

Food Tank had the chance to speak with Evan Lutz, the CEO and Co-Founder of Hungry Harvest, who will be speaking at this year’s Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.

Empowering Young People and Nurturing Equitable Food Systems

The Massachusetts Avenue Project is building a more equitable food system and educating young people to be food justice advocates.

Growing the Local Food Economy of Denver as a Community

Grow Local Colorado is promoting local food, local economy, and local community throughout Denver, CO.

The Eat Think Vote Campaign Wins a National Food Policy for Canada

The Eat Think Vote campaign prompts the conversation for a national food policy in Canada.

The 2016 Food+City Challenge Prize: Innovation Within the Urban Food System

Finalists in the Food+City Challenge will compete for US$50,000.

Bringing More Than Just Food to NYC Neighborhoods

Just Food describes their organization’s efforts to build a stronger, more just food system in NYC.

Two Birds with One Stone: Fighting Both Food Waste and Hunger

Ampleharvest.org is expanding their network to reduce both food waste and hunger.

FoodCorps Cultivates Healthy Food Systems through Youth Engagement

FoodCorps collaborates with communities and schools to provide children with food education, engagement, and access.

Planting the Seed: Cultivating the Next Generation of Farmers

The Center for Land-Based Learning strives to create opportunities for agriculture, youth, the environment, and businesses.

Whole Foods Partnering with Urban Farming Project to Improve Food Security in Chicago Neighborhood

Whole Foods and local organizations are teaming up to bring a new store to Englewood.

Fighting Hunger with Fruit: The New Orleans Fruit Tree Project

The New Orleans Fruit Tree Project allows fruit tree owners to donate their surplus harvest to feed the hungry.

What Will a UNESCO City of Gastronomy Do for Tucson and for Other Cities?

Tucson, Arizona is using food and farming innovations to fuel the recovery of a lagging urban economy.

STAG VETS Showcases Veterans in Culinary and Agriculture

STAG VETS is a veterans program and business designed to train and employ veterans in culinary arts and agriculture.

Eating City Discusses the Future of Food in an Urban World

Eating City is working to find solutions to improve food accessibility in an increasingly urbanized world.

Urban Farming Hits the Big Leagues

Sports venues across the United States make efforts to advance a more sustainable food system.

A High-Flying Idea: JetBlue’s Airport Potato Farm

The urban farm at JFK International Airport Terminal 5 will grow potatoes, herbs, and vegetables.

Refugees Grow Roots in the United States

The International Rescue Committee New Roots program helps resettled refugees grow food in U.S. cities.

Sprouts of Hope: Washington Youth Garden Connects Students with Nature

The Washington Youth Garden uses gardens as a living classrooms for D.C. youth and families.

Urban Farming in Downtown Las Vegas

Vegas Roots is working to bring together the diverse community of Las Vegas by growing organic produce and promoting healthy lifestyles.