Urban Farming

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Urban Farming

Keep up with the latest in urban farming news, spotlighting innovations and practices that bring agriculture into city environments. This section provides insights for urban farmers, entrepreneurs, and community leaders, covering developments in rooftop gardens, hydroponics, community-supported agriculture, and sustainable food production, all aimed at fostering resilient local food systems within urban spaces.

Sam Murray, a leader with experience in retail, CPG, e-commerce, manufacturing, and B2B services, joins Brooklyn Grange as CEO.

Brooklyn Grange Appoints Sam Murray as First CEO

Sam Murray, a leader with experience in retail, CPG, e-commerce, manufacturing, and B2B services, joins Brooklyn Grange as CEO.

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Sharjah Sustainable City’s ‘Discover Your UrbanFarm’ initiative is recognized for its contribution to promoting sustainable urban living.

Sharjah Sustainable City’s ‘Discover Your UrbanFarm’ Initiative Earns PMI Recognition

Sharjah Sustainable City’s ‘Discover Your UrbanFarm’ initiative is recognized for its contribution to promoting sustainable urban living.

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Yuanye Spring, designed by Vicky Chan, has won the Silver A' Design Award in the Landscape Planning and Garden Design category.

Yuanye Spring by Vicky Chan Wins Silver at A’ Design Award for Landscape Planning and Garden Design

Yuanye Spring, designed by Vicky Chan, has won the Silver A' Design Award in the Landscape Planning and Garden Design category.

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Urban Growers Collective (UGC) announces a new partnership with Vitable Health to improve access to health and wellness in Chicago.

Urban Growers Collective Partners with Vitable Health to Enhance Community Wellness in Chicago

Urban Growers Collective (UGC) announces a new partnership with Vitable Health to improve access to health and wellness in Chicago.

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Star Properties introduces "After The Rain" (ATR) condos, integrating urban agriculture within residential developments. Canna

Star Properties Launches “After The Rain” Urban Agriculture Condos in Hong Kong

Star Properties introduces "After The Rain" (ATR) condos, integrating urban agriculture within residential developments.

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U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visited Turn Around Columbus focusing on youth development and learning opportunities.

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Highlights Commitment to Youth Development and Agricultural Markets in Georgia

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visited Turn Around Columbus, a nonprofit organization in Columbus, Georgia, focusing on youth development and learning opportunities.

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Urban Growers Collective (UGC) announces a leadership transition with co-founder Erika Allen becoming the sole CEO

UGC Announces Leadership Transition

Key Takeaways: Leadership Transition: Urban Growers Collective (UGC) announces a significant change in leadership as co-founder Laurell Sims steps down. Erika Allen, the other co-founder,.

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Urban agriculture (UA) has been increasingly viewed as a sustainable and just alternative for city-based food production.

Urban Agriculture’s Environmental Impact: A New Perspective

Key Takeaways: Urban agriculture (UA) has been increasingly viewed as a sustainable and just alternative to city-based food production. However, a new study.

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The research by Qiu et al. (2024) proposes scaling up urban agriculture as a means to achieve resilient and sustainable urban systems.

Urban Agriculture Framework: Social-Ecological Effects

Key Takeaways The research by Qiu et al. (2024) proposes scaling up urban agriculture to achieve resilient and sustainable urban systems. The current.

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Vertical farming is often associated with high-tech solutions, but low-tech solutions are becoming more popular in urban and suburban areas.

Low-Tech Vertical Farming: The Power Of Growing Upwards

Vertical farming is often associated with high-tech solutions, but low-tech vertical farming, such as vertical towers, is becoming more popular in urban and.

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