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fromsilive
1 month ago

Staten Island backyard chicken dies at the remarkable age of 11

The passing of Linda, a cherished hen, marks the end of an era for the author and reflects on the joy pets bring.
fromqns.com
1 month ago

The chicken lady' of Queens: Fresh Meadows teacher wins major award for urban farm program QNS

"When we started with this my boys did not want anything to do with them. Now they're hand feeding them, they’ll pick them up..."
NYC parents
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Marc Walraven on Solving Food Deserts One Vertical Farm at a Time

Marc Walraven aims to empower urban communities to grow food easily through innovative and simple farming systems.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Trump's EPA Terminates Grant That Would Have Drastically Reduced Food Waste

Composting connects communities and transforms food waste into valuable resources for sustainable farming.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Scarborough urban farm expanding to help more people grow their own food | CBC News

The Malvern Family Resource Centre's urban farm in Scarborough is expanding to address local food insecurity.
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

After 80 years in Silicon Valley, one family farm remains a city gem

Cosentino Family Farm in San Jose remains a vital community staple, showcasing family-run agricultural tradition amidst urban development.
#sustainable-agriculture
NYC food
fromModern Farmer
4 months ago

Repurposing Urban Spaces for Farming: 7 Creative Ideas

Urban farming in city spaces can be productive despite challenges; innovative methods like vertical farming enhance yield and profit.
NYC food
fromModern Farmer
4 months ago

Repurposing Urban Spaces for Farming: 7 Creative Ideas

Urban farming in city spaces can be productive despite challenges; innovative methods like vertical farming enhance yield and profit.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Exclusive | NYC tenant tormenting neighbors with flock of rowdy roosters, pesky parrots and other boisterous birds

Noisy urban farming in Manhattan disturbs neighbors with roosters and other animals.
Residents report sleepless nights due to excessive noise from a tenant's chickens.
fromAustin Monitor
4 months ago

City IDs progress, funding needs to carry out area food plan - Austin Monitor

The Austin area is progressing with its comprehensive food plan but needs additional funding to fully implement strategies addressing food insecurity.
#backyard-chickens
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Everyday cooking

Backyard chickens: Floridians start raising hens to combat rising egg prices

Home poultry farming is rising due to increasing egg prices and bird flu fears, but local laws in Florida complicate the effort.
Everyday cooking
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Backyard chickens: Floridians start raising hens to combat rising egg prices

Home poultry farming is rising due to increasing egg prices and bird flu fears, but local laws in Florida complicate the effort.
fromModern Farmer
5 months ago

How to Choose the Right Backyard Bird - Modern Farmer

The growing interest in home food production is driven by pandemic experiences and rising grocery prices.
Poultry, particularly chickens, are ideal for beginners due to their manageable care needs.
LA food
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

LA's urban farmers pledge to rebuild and replant even more than ever before' after devastating wildfires

Wildfires in LA devastated urban farms, impacting community food access and sustainability.
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
8 months ago

From Rare Peppers to Blight Tickets, This Detroit Garden Shows the Promise and Challenge of Urban Gardening - Modern Farmer

Urban farming significantly contributes to personal health and community well-being.
Vargas's journey epitomizes the challenges urban farmers face amidst city regulations.
fromNew York Post
9 months ago

Hippie urban farmers to get evicted from NYC plot before they can harvest crops - as new luxury development breaking ground

Urban farmers at Oko Farms face sudden eviction, jeopardizing their ability to harvest crops because of short notice from Two Trees Management.
Miscellaneous
fromBrooklyn Eagle
9 months ago

Urban farmers evicted as part of plan to complete Domino Plaza

OKO Farms faces eviction to make way for new development despite providing essential food source and community programs.
Community support is needed for OKO Farms as they search for a new location after being ordered to vacate.
NYC food
fromEater NY
10 months ago

Paulie Gee's Pizza Doubles Down on Expansion

Paulie Gee's is reopening in Gowanus, taking over a former Ample Hills location while urban farming ventures face challenges amid real estate developments.
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