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Farming Formerly Vacant Lots, Urban Ag Program Grows New Farmers and Fresh Produce for Food Deserts
An urban farming project is providing access to fresh food in food deserts in West Sacramento, CA, and educating people to become farmers in the process.
Urban Farming Institute Digs in to Build Healthier, Locally-based Food System
Through education, community engagement, and a growing land trust, the Urban Farming Institute of Boston is transforming the city’s local food system.
Bus Stop Farmers Markets Get Fresh Produce Into Food Deserts
The Netpark Transfer Center Farmer’s Market in Tampa, Florida provides fresh produce as well as information on how to prepare and grow food.
10 Career Options for Food Studies Graduates
Find out what you can do with a food studies degree!
Ali and the Sound of Beans
Ali Kawakita created NOCA?! to give a home to young people who were abused by their parents during their childhood. Working hard in farming or in crafts, they find their way to independence.
How to Start a School Garden
It’s important to teach kids about healthy, sustainable food while they are young in order to develop good habits.
Uncommon Nonprofit Embraces Urban Agriculture to Break Cycle of Poverty
What is better way to fight poverty than using skills that you already have?
Organic Produce from the Former Township
In an affluent neighborhood of Windhoek, two young men from the former township are selling organic produce. John and Immanuel Negongo are revolutionizing Namibian agriculture.
Kids’ Gardening: Cultivating Food and Life Lessons
Kids will love to help you out in the yardfarm!
Seattle Tilth Plans Expansion of Rainier Beach Urban Farm
The local food and urban farming movements in Seattle are growing!
Indiana Youth Learning Center Turns to Farming for Education, Neighborhood Revitalization
Growing Minds Educational Services is now providing food to a food desert area in Fort Wayne, IN!