A local farmer is feeding the Springfield community through three urban farms located in the neighborhood. It’s fresh, affordable, local food. As Nathan Ballentine expands, he says he’s getting ...

The Fifth Annual Urban Farm Day will be held on Saturday, August 16. This year’s event features over 21 urban farms. It’s a self-guided tour (not tickets required) that runs from 10am to 3pm, rain or ...

Urban farming is often heralded as a practical solution to food deserts, providing fresh produce to communities where unjust urban planning and policy have limited access to nutritious options. But ...

Pittsburgh is one of 10 U.S. cities to receive part of a $9 million federal investment in urban agriculture. The Allegheny County Conservation District (ACCD), an urban conservation organization, was ...

Friends and farm staff gather under the trees at Alemany Farm to kick off a birthday celebration for one of the farm managers. May 16, 2025. Photo by Gustavo Hernandez. Alemany Farm, nestled on 3.5 ...

I know a lot about dirt. That may seem unimpressive to you, but allow me to elaborate. I know how to make dirt. Really good dirt. The type of stuff that grows really good food. More impressive still, ...

Situated on a previously vacant 2-acre lot, Meacham Urban Farm has transformed a once unused space into a productive green oasis in downtown Tampa. The farm is part of the Encore redevelopment project ...

MOKENA, Ill. (WLS) -- Derek Drake decided to think outside the box after losing his job during the pandemic. Or rather, think inside the box -- a 320 square foot shipping container to be exact. "I ...

How does climate change affect where and how we live? The energy used to operate buildings results in more than a fourth of global carbon dioxide pollution. And climate change threatens communities ...

This story is part of a partnership between Verite News and Modern Farmer. Verite News is nonprofit news outlet covering New Orleans. You can read more of their work here. Chekeita Strong stood up in ...

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A Hartford neighborhood is getting its own urban farm and farm stand. A vacant lot in Hartford’s North End is being transformed into a farm. Levo International uses empty ...

An urban farm that helps address food insecurity in Toronto's east end is about to get bigger and allow more people to grow their own food within city limits On Saturday, the Malvern Family Resource ...