Tag: urban agriculture
Federal urban agriculture committee to focus on access, innovation, equity
There are a lot of priorities for urban agriculture. But equity is a theme that runs through them all, said the new Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production.
12 members selected for USDA’s Inaugural Secretary’s Advisory Committee for Urban...
The committee will provide input on policy development and to help identify barriers to urban agriculture.
Redding tours urban farms across Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's agriculture secretary toured farms in four cities across the state last week in celebration of Pennsylvania's Urban Ag Week.
How to avoid common problems growing vegetables in containers
There are common pitfalls gardeners encounter when using containers to grow vegetables. Learn more about common mistakes and try to avoid them this summer.
Pa. gives grants to urban farms
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture approved $500,000 to support 42 projects through the Pennsylvania Farm Bill's Urban Agriculture Grant Program.
Urban farmers get seat at the table with new county committee
Farmers and gardeners in Cleveland are getting more representation through a new Farm Service Agency county committee for urban agriculture, one of the first of its kind. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the committee in August 2020, along with four other new urban committees across the country.
Refugees use farming skills at Ohio City Farm
Refugees are the main staff at Ohio City Farm, in Cleveland, Ohio. Though they come from different countries and have varying levels of English language skills, agriculture is a language they all understand.
More than a token: Urban agriculture ‘not gonna feed the world,’...
While urban agriculture can't necessarily feed the world, experts and farmers agree that it can be an important part of city food systems.
Growing together: Mansfield microfarm cooperative heads into second year
The Richland Gro-Op, an urban and rural growing cooperative based in Mansfield, Ohio, is headed into its second year, working with Ohio State on microfarms to create new local opportunities.
Earth Angels Farm, helping people connect
Mahoning Valley nonprofit, Earth Angels Farm, works with people who have physical and mental difficulties by connecting them with plants and animals.
