September 28, 2022LEAD CONTAMINATION ... Lead safety guidance lacking for urban farmers in many major US cities Guidelines for safe lead levels and support for testing varied widely across 42 large U.S. cities READ MORE
September 14, 2022indoor farm ... Beanstalk Farms celebrates opening of indoor farm in Fairfax County Inventive, homegrown company proves Virginia is fertile ground for agricultural innovation READ MORE
September 14, 2022vertical farming ... World’s largest campus for indoor vertical farming coming to Va. Plenty Unlimited Inc. will create 300 jobs at $300 million campus in Chesterfield County READ MORE
September 11, 2022UPCOMING EVENT ... Southeast Texas Urban Ag and Farm Safety Summit to be Sept. 22-23 in Katy Field tours, beef, equine, drought management highlight two-day summit READ MORE
September 5, 2022fall on the farm ... Local farms are open for fall activities and events Visitors can find farm experiences by downloading Visit NC Farms app READ MORE
September 4, 2022FUNDING AWARDED ... Cheshire County Conservation District receives urban ag conservation grant CCCD was one of 31 conservation districts across 15 states to receive funding READ MORE
August 25, 2022FOOD SAFETY ... Eat your greens and wash them, too Urban gardeners can reduce lead contamination in foods like lettuce by following some gardening best practices READ MORE
August 24, 2022DOCUSERIES ... Award-nominated docuseries looks at challenges of farming on the urban edge WSU Extension faculty member Justin O’Dea, portrays the complexities of farming near residential communities in new series READ MORE
August 17, 2022FUNDING AVAILABLE ... Urban grants available from Oklahoma Forestry Services Federal grants support local forestry plans, urban forestry programs, and training opportunities READ MORE
August 14, 2022SUPPORTING UPSTARTS ... Emerging Farmers Working Group seeks members Apply now through Sept. 8, 2022 READ MORE