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fromBon Appetit
1 week ago

The Most Functional (and Stylish) Kitchen Compost Bins

Composting has transitioned from a niche practice into a regular part of city life in the U.S., with cities like New York adopting mandatory composting.
Environment
#foraging
fromEarth911
3 weeks ago

Good, Better, Best: Cutting Carbon From Your Diet

Reducing food waste is essential to combat climate change and personal carbon footprints.
#community-gardening
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

18 Absolute Best Seeds To Grow In Your Kitchen (And Why) - Tasting Table

Home kitchen seed growth enhances flavor and nutrition, even in limited spaces.
fromGothamist
1 month ago

NJ lawmakers advance landmark legislation aimed at expanding urban farming

New Jersey is on track to become the first state with a dedicated urban land for farming program, promoting food access in cities.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

PREMIUMOrganizations work to educate locals about fruit tree maintenance

Brooklyn's fruit trees offer abundant yet underutilized local produce that many residents are unaware of.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Texas' largest rooftop farm blooms over downtown Houston

Not a lot of people have their own homes or garden spaces, so this may be the only access to living, breathing soil that they have.
Portland food
#food-security
Environment
fromEarth911
3 months ago

3 Ways Urban Vegetable Gardens Make City Living Healthier

Urban gardens are a solution for increasing food security and reducing carbon footprints in rapidly urbanizing areas.
#vertical-farming
fromEarth911
3 months ago
NYC startup

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

NYC food
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 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.
fromEarth911
3 months ago
NYC startup

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

NYC food
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

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

We are experiencing significant cuts that threaten our ability to educate and empower communities. The USDA funding critical to our survival is drying up, placing our initiatives at risk.
NYC parents
Online Community Development
fromArchDaily
4 months ago

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.
Madrid food
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 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.
East Bay food
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 months ago

Berkeley shop famous for fueling cars with veggie oil is giving up on biodiesel

The transformation from BioFuel Oasis to Urban Farm Oasis illustrates a shift from biodiesel to urban agriculture amid changing consumer demands.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

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.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
6 months ago

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

The Chicken Hero Pavilion serves as an innovative space promoting backyard poultry farming in Indonesia, effectively tackling food waste and creating community engagement.
Miscellaneous
fromAdvocate.com
6 months ago

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

In a captivating segment, Sonia Baghdady delves into the world of deepfakes, interviewing Media Forensics Lab Director Siwel Yu, highlighting the importance of recognizing these tech-driven manipulations to safeguard against scams.
Miscellaneous
fromFuncheap
7 months ago

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.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
8 months ago

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

In 2024, sustainable urban solutions will take center stage as cities grapple with challenges like climate change and resource scarcity, offering unique start-up opportunities.
European startups
fromModern Farmer
10 months ago

On the Ground with Grocery Stores Redefining How Local Food is Produced - Modern Farmer

"The first container farm was installed in the store's parking lot approximately a year and half ago. Built in Canada by Growcer and designed for the fluctuations in the Canadian climate, structural insulated panels keep cool air inside during the summer and make working conditions bearable in winter."
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
10 months ago

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

Terrence Landham noted, "It was really an eyesore. It was across the street from the school, so some community members decided that they wanted to make a green space out of it." His statement reflects the grassroots efforts of local residents to transform neglected lots into vibrant community gardens. The transition from an abandoned space littered with debris into a flourishing garden illustrates the power of community initiative and determination.
Online Community Development
fromFuncheap
11 months ago

UC Gill Tract Community Farming Party | Albany

Joining the Farm's monthly gathering on the 3rd Sunday provides a hands-on opportunity to cultivate organic vegetables and herbs, reinforcing community connections.
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