Tag: urban farming
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.
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.
From corporate world to mushrooms: Canton resident builds new career in...
Kara Bond, of Canton, Ohio, always dreamed of having a mushroom farm. Now, she's moving from the corporate world to a new career in mushroom farming.
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.
Columbus’ urban agriculture industry is growing
Ohio State Extension’s Franklin County office and the Columbus Urban Farmers Network will hold tours of five urban farms in Columbus this summer.
Urban farm, set to be largest in US
The Hilltop Alliance, in South Pittsburgh, has made plans for the Hilltop Urban Farm. Soon to be a 23-acre farm used to educate and support the community.
Sheep in the city
Urban Shepherds is making vacant urban lots productive by using them to graze sheep, producing meat and wool and saving money on mowing.
Homestead bill introduced to the Ohio Legislature
House Bill 175 permits residential property owners to keep birds, rabbits, goats and other small livestock. Learn how to raise them on five acres or less.
How to make a straw bale garden
If you’d like to grow fresh fruits and vegetables without the challenges of a traditional garden, a straw bale garden may be the right choice for you.
