Urban agriculture is emerging as a key player in the search to develop sustainable cities, offering not just fresh produce but a portfolio of ecosystem services that can extend far beyond the farm and ...

Urban farms can help tackle food insecurity and create jobs. But systemic challenges, like funding gaps and overcoming ...

In South and West Dallas, initiatives like Restorative Farms have turned vacant lots into hubs for fresh produce, job ...

The Kansas Industrial and Educational Institute of Topeka is hosting an educational program to teach people sustainable ...

Making the case for urban agriculture, Cornell researchers have presented a vision for greener cities and a more equitable future for farmers. The Cornell Small Farms Program, housed in the College of ...

Imagine a world where fresh vegetables and herbs sprout in the heart of our cities without the need for sprawling farms. Hydroponics – a method of growing plants without soil – uses a nutrient-rich ...

BELTSVILLE, Md. — The University of the District of Columbia is aiming to tackle a number of urban environmental and health challenges through agriculture education targeting for small city spaces.

Will Allen is a former professional basketball player, but after his hooping days ended, he decided to trade the court for crops. Allen is credited with being a pioneer in the world of urban ...

Coronavirus lockdowns are pushing more city dwellers to grow fruit and vegetables in their homes, providing a potentially lasting boost to urban farming, architects and food experts said this week.

On a busy corner in West Sacramento, surrounded by high-density housing and railroad tracks, sits a 1-half acre oasis of soil and green shoots. A group of young people tend to organized rows of ...

Until March 2, Grand Rapids residents are encouraged by the parks and recreation department to submit proposals for a ...