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#urban-agriculture

Digital life

7 People (and One Coyote) Who Made New York City a Better Place in 2024

Despite challenges, New York City experienced positive initiatives and community engagement, particularly highlighting efforts in beekeeping and urban gardening.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

1 week ago

Portland food

Texas' largest rooftop farm blooms over downtown Houston

POST Houston is home to Texas's largest rooftop farm, offering urban agriculture access to the community.

fromLIC Post

Miscellaneous

LaGuardia Community College opens "Finca La Florecita," new urban farm and research center - LIC Post

LaGuardia Community College's Finca La Florecita serves as an urban farm and research center, providing hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture to students.

Online Community Development

UC Gill Tract Community Farming Party | Albany

Engage in community farming to promote sustainability and food justice.

Participate in monthly gatherings for hands-on experience in organic gardening.

Enjoy community interactions through potluck meals while learning about urban agriculture.

Madrid food

fromenglish.elpais.com

2 months ago

Kois, neighborhood activist: There is a movement in the US to have chickens in backyards'

Urban agriculture enhances community bonds and questions the current food system, as demonstrated by initiatives like Incredible Edible.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Digital life

7 People (and One Coyote) Who Made New York City a Better Place in 2024

Despite challenges, New York City experienced positive initiatives and community engagement, particularly highlighting efforts in beekeeping and urban gardening.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

1 week ago

Portland food

Texas' largest rooftop farm blooms over downtown Houston

POST Houston is home to Texas's largest rooftop farm, offering urban agriculture access to the community.

fromLIC Post

Miscellaneous

LaGuardia Community College opens "Finca La Florecita," new urban farm and research center - LIC Post

LaGuardia Community College's Finca La Florecita serves as an urban farm and research center, providing hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture to students.

more#community-engagement

Online Community Development

UC Gill Tract Community Farming Party | Albany

Engage in community farming to promote sustainability and food justice.

Participate in monthly gatherings for hands-on experience in organic gardening.

Enjoy community interactions through potluck meals while learning about urban agriculture.

Dickson Despommier, Who Championed Farming in Skyscrapers, Dies at 84

Dickson Despommier popularized vertical farming, transforming cities' food production through innovative high-rise agriculture.

Environment

Vertical Farming: How to Produce More Food on Less Land

Vertical farming creatively utilizes urban spaces to produce crops efficiently using innovative methods like hydroponics and aeroponics.

fromEarth911

4 weeks ago

NYC startup

Best of Earth911 Podcast: AeroFarms' Marc Oshima on Growing the Vertical Farming Opportunity

Vertical farming is transforming urban agriculture through innovative methods that enhance productivity and sustainability.

NYC food

fromwww.nytimes.com

2 months ago

Dickson Despommier, Who Championed Farming in Skyscrapers, Dies at 84

Dickson Despommier popularized vertical farming, transforming cities' food production through innovative high-rise agriculture.

Environment

Vertical Farming: How to Produce More Food on Less Land

Vertical farming creatively utilizes urban spaces to produce crops efficiently using innovative methods like hydroponics and aeroponics.

fromEarth911

4 weeks ago

NYC startup

Best of Earth911 Podcast: AeroFarms' Marc Oshima on Growing the Vertical Farming Opportunity

Vertical farming is transforming urban agriculture through innovative methods that enhance productivity and sustainability.

more#vertical-farming

#food-security

7 months ago

Online Community Development

On the Ground with Philadelphia Residents Transforming Vacant Lots to Combat Food Insecurity - Modern Farmer

Community gardens in Philadelphia are transforming abandoned lots into vital green spaces, promoting food security in underserved areas.

fromTime Out New York

NYC food

300 dozen eggs will be given out for free across NYC this weekend

FarmerJawn is giving away 300 dozen eggs to support New Yorkers facing high egg prices.

7 months ago

Online Community Development

On the Ground with Philadelphia Residents Transforming Vacant Lots to Combat Food Insecurity - Modern Farmer

Community gardens in Philadelphia are transforming abandoned lots into vital green spaces, promoting food security in underserved areas.

fromTime Out New York

NYC food

300 dozen eggs will be given out for free across NYC this weekend

FarmerJawn is giving away 300 dozen eggs to support New Yorkers facing high egg prices.

more#food-security

#food-justice

fromwww.theguardian.com

NYC parents

Black farmers face setbacks over Trump budget cuts: We are in survival mode'

USDA funding cuts threaten the survival of black-owned agricultural initiatives and community education programs.

San Francisco

UC Gill Tract Community Farming Party | Albany

Community-driven organic farming promotes food justice and urban ecology.

Engaging monthly gatherings cultivate relationships and awareness in local agriculture.

Hands-on activities contribute positively to the environment and community spirit.

Food & drink

How Cities Are Putting Food Equity First - Modern Farmer

Access to nutritious, locally-grown food is a fundamental right, and communities can advocate for food equity.

Local initiatives can transform food access and promote sustainability.

San Francisco

UC Gill Tract Community Farming Party | Albany

Community gardening fosters connections and promotes food justice.

Monthly gatherings focus on sustainable agriculture and local engagement.

Potluck lunches enhance community bonding and shared learning.

fromwww.theguardian.com

NYC parents

Black farmers face setbacks over Trump budget cuts: We are in survival mode'

USDA funding cuts threaten the survival of black-owned agricultural initiatives and community education programs.

San Francisco

UC Gill Tract Community Farming Party | Albany

Community-driven organic farming promotes food justice and urban ecology.

Engaging monthly gatherings cultivate relationships and awareness in local agriculture.

Hands-on activities contribute positively to the environment and community spirit.

Food & drink

How Cities Are Putting Food Equity First - Modern Farmer

Access to nutritious, locally-grown food is a fundamental right, and communities can advocate for food equity.

Local initiatives can transform food access and promote sustainability.

Online Community Development

San Francisco

UC Gill Tract Community Farming Party | Albany

Community gardening fosters connections and promotes food justice.

Monthly gatherings focus on sustainable agriculture and local engagement.

Potluck lunches enhance community bonding and shared learning.

more#food-justice

#sustainable-design

fromArchDaily

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

Hydroponics Module/ Alsar Atelier + Oscar Zamora

The project supports community-led initiatives in Bogotá through hydroponic agriculture to combat health issues.

Hydroponics provides a sustainable solution for urban areas with limited space.

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

woven bamboo encloses urban chicken coop pavilion in jakarta park by RAD+ar

The Chicken Hero Pavilion promotes sustainable backyard poultry farming while addressing food waste and community education in Indonesia.

Online Community Development

fromArchDaily

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

Hydroponics Module/ Alsar Atelier + Oscar Zamora

The project supports community-led initiatives in Bogotá through hydroponic agriculture to combat health issues.

Hydroponics provides a sustainable solution for urban areas with limited space.

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

woven bamboo encloses urban chicken coop pavilion in jakarta park by RAD+ar

The Chicken Hero Pavilion promotes sustainable backyard poultry farming while addressing food waste and community education in Indonesia.

more#sustainable-design

fromwww.theguardian.com

2 months ago

Miscellaneous

We water, rest, water': the green belt of vegetable plots cooling a city

The Ouagadougou green belt is crucial for combating desertification and urban heat while promoting sustainable agriculture.

fromAdvocate.com

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

Are You at Risk of Being Scammed by Deepfakes? Find Out on The Advocates!

Discussion on recognizing deepfakes and the risks of scams is crucial for public awareness.

The bond between rescuers and rescuees in animal adoption can have profound impacts.

Urban agriculture is becoming a feasible solution for sustainability in urban spaces.

Identifying workplace burnout can lead to better job satisfaction and personal fulfillment.

Left-wing politics

fromTruthout

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Queer Farmers Are Working to Transform Our Food Systems - and Paying a Price

Anita Adalja's journey into agriculture highlights the power of community building through farming, especially in urban settings.

European startups

Unlocking London's entrepreneurial spirit: Best start-up ideas for 2024 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

London offers a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs in 2024 with a focus on sustainable urban solutions, fintech innovations, and smart technologies.

Agriculture