UPCOMING SERIES ...
GRANTS ANNOUNCED ...
USDA announces grants for urban agriculture
Grants will support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production projects
GRANT SECURED ...
Recent grant helps establish Urban Farm Learning Lab
Lab will be an experiential training facility for aspiring urban farmers who face business start-up barriers and limited resources
NRCS FUNDING ...
Second sign-up for NRCS urban agriculture initiative
Producers whose land is located within the extended Urban Priority Area are eligible
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
WHAT'S GROWING ...
The power of school farms and urban agriculture
Aaren Topley has worked in food system development for eight years
UPCOMING WEBINAR ...
Jan. 27th: Webinar to cover resources for urban farmers in NY
The event will take place Wednesday, January 27 th from 10:00 am to 11:30 am
UPCOMING EVENT ...
Technical & financial resources for urban farmers
This webinar is free however pre-registration is required for this event
LEADERSHIP ...
USDA seeks members for committee on urban agriculture
USDA is seeking nominations for individuals representing a broad spectrum of expertise
WHAT'S GROWING ...