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.
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.
Sharjah Sustainable City’s ‘Discover Your UrbanFarm’ Initiative Earns PMI Recognition
- by Sepehr Achard
- 1st October 2024
Sharjah Sustainable City’s ‘Discover Your UrbanFarm’ initiative is recognized for its contribution to promoting sustainable urban living.
Yuanye Spring by Vicky Chan Wins Silver at A’ Design Award for Landscape Planning and Garden Design
- by Sepehr Achard
- 26th August 2024
Yuanye Spring, designed by Vicky Chan, has won the Silver A' Design Award in the Landscape Planning and Garden Design category.
Urban Growers Collective Partners with Vitable Health to Enhance Community Wellness in Chicago
- by Sepehr Achard
- 19th July 2024
Urban Growers Collective (UGC) announces a new partnership with Vitable Health to improve access to health and wellness in Chicago.
Star Properties Launches “After The Rain” Urban Agriculture Condos in Hong Kong
- by Sepehr Achard
- 28th May 2024
Star Properties introduces "After The Rain" (ATR) condos, integrating urban agriculture within residential developments.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Highlights Commitment to Youth Development and Agricultural Markets in Georgia
- by Sepehr Achard
- 20th May 2024
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visited Turn Around Columbus, a nonprofit organization in Columbus, Georgia, focusing on youth development and learning opportunities.
UGC Announces Leadership Transition
- by admin1
- 8th February 2024
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, will now serve as the sole CEO. […]
Urban Agriculture’s Environmental Impact: A New Perspective
- by Sepehr Achard
- 29th January 2024
Key Takeaways: Urban agriculture (UA) has been increasingly viewed as a sustainable and just alternative to city-based food production. However, a new study by Hawes et al., 2024 highlights that […]
Urban Agriculture Framework: Social-Ecological Effects
- by Sepehr Achard
- 8th January 2024
Key Takeaways The research by Qiu et al. (2024) proposes scaling up urban agriculture to achieve resilient and sustainable urban systems. The current understanding of the processes and pathways for […]
Low-Tech Vertical Farming: The Power Of Growing Upwards
- by Sepehr Achard
- 18th December 2023
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 suburban areas. This method involves growing crops […]