projects ...
urban ag ...
Urban agriculture can help but not solve city food security problems, study says
In 2018 in the U.S., 82% of the population lived in urban areas
TREE BENEFITS ...
Lush urban forests can help communities face climate change
Trees are a key tool for combating climate change and living with warming temperatures
NRCS FUNDING ...
Second sign-up for NRCS urban agriculture initiative
Producers whose land is located within the extended Urban Priority Area are eligible
IASWCD hires urban soil specialists
Systematic conservation approach to ag in urban, small-scale farm settings
NEW RESOURCE ...
New food-safety guide outlines laws, best practices for urban farmers
Guide provides urban food producers with an overview of food safety laws and regulations
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITY ...
Indiana Small Farm Conference
Prep for 2021 with new insights prior to the growing season
WHAT'S GROWING ...
The power of school farms and urban agriculture
Aaren Topley has worked in food system development for eight years
AG PROCESSING ...
Value-added, food systems grant opportunity
Proposals due to MDARD by 3 p.m., March 18, 2021
URBAN FARMERS ...