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Common Good City Farm Brings D.C. Community Together

Common Good City Farm Brings D.C. Community Together

Check out this city farm that provides over 5,000 pounds of produce to its community each year.

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Singapore Urban Farm Design Looks to Engage Active Seniors

Singapore Urban Farm Design Looks to Engage Active Seniors

Elder gardens are great for both seniors and the community.

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Massachusetts Teenager Hooked on Local Ag After Completing ‘30 Day Challenge’ to Survive on Local Farm’s Produce

Massachusetts Teenager Hooked on Local Ag After Completing ‘30 Day Challenge’ to Survive on Local Farm’s Produce

When you put your mind to it, you can truly be self sufficient.

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The City of Atlanta Hires First Urban Agriculture Director

The City of Atlanta Hires First Urban Agriculture Director

The first ever urban agriculture director for Atlanta has plans to increase urban farming opportunities in underserved communities.

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Former Black Panther Creates Urban Farm for Ex-Prisoners, but it's Just the Beginning

Former Black Panther Creates Urban Farm for Ex-Prisoners, but it’s Just the Beginning

Watch this great video about a woman who is empowering ex-prisoners and providing them with opportunities.

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Living the Permaculture Dream with Farmer Phil

Living the Permaculture Dream with Farmer Phil

Looking for a children’s book that actually celebrates sustainable farming and reveals the problems with modern farming? Look no further than Farmer Phil’s Permaculture.

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Grassroots Efforts Target Food Insecurity in San Bernardino County, CA

Grassroots Efforts Target Food Insecurity in San Bernardino County, CA

An urban agriculture movement in San Bernardino County, CA is combating food insecurity in the area.

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Gardening for Victory: One Battle for Urban Food Security

Gardening for Victory: One Battle for Urban Food Security

Read about how this Canadian community came together to battle food insecurity.

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Oakland Spring Rising’s David Grefrath Looks to Build Urban Farm Capacity in Bay Area

Oakland Spring Rising’s David Grefrath Looks to Build Urban Farm Capacity in Bay Area

David Grefrath and other farming activists in the Bay Area are taking urban agriculture to a new level.

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From Blight to Opportunity: Detroit Woman Puts Kids to Work in Community Garden

From Blight to Opportunity: Detroit Woman Puts Kids to Work in Community Garden

Riet Schumack is revitalizing the neighborhood of Brightmoor one garden at a time.

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Is Your Soil Toxic?

Is Your Soil Toxic?

Especially in cities, yardfarmers should know what’s in their soil before they start farming.

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Reclaiming a Public Space

Reclaiming a Public Space

Active citizens in West São Paulo have revitalized a square to create a small oasis in the middle of the city.

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