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Weekly Feature

May 21 - 27, 2012

Designers Envision the Future of Urban Agriculture

The American Society of Landscape Architects recently commissioned a project called Designing Our Future: Sustainable Landscapes.  The Edible City envisions the potential for urban agriculture in the U.S.

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Why I am a Black Urban Farmer?

I am a Black Urban Farmer because organic agricultural is a wealth of knowledge for my health, for the land, for my neighbors and community. I want to demonstrate a clear recognition of the importance of African Americans utilizing agricultural skills as it relates to issues of food sovereignty and health disparities in our communities. I am gaining first-hand knowledge into Urban Farming and I love it! It is hard work and time consuming but the rewards out way the…

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Posted by Sonya Boyd on May 17, 2012 at 4:45pm

Designers Envision the Future of Urban Agriculture

The American Society of Landscape Architects recently commissioned a project called Designing Our Future: Sustainable Landscapes. The Edible City envisions the potential for urban agriculture in the U.S.

Posted by Michael S. Easterling on May 3, 2012 at 9:30am

 
 
 

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Urban Agriculture Policy

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The Evolution of Community Supported Agriculture

Municipal Policy and Initiatives that Promote Urban Agriculture

Growing Jobs: The business case for commercial urban farms

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Resources Highlights

Research
10 Worst & Best Foods
Sustainable Ag. Research & Education
USDA: Organic Agriculture Census
USDA National Agricultural Library

Curricula and Lesson Plans
Food, Farming & Community
Fair Food Project: Field to Table
Kidsgardening.org

Policy
Organic Consumers Association
National Farm to School Network
Healthy Choices for Healthy Children

Farming Methods and Supplies
Square Foot Gardening
SPIN Farming
Miller Nurseries
Johnny's Seeds

Community Supported Agriculture
Local Harvest

Let's Move The First Lady's initiative against childhood obesity.

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