A St. Paul company that is pioneering a new way to raise fish and grow vegetables year-round is expanding, with a second location to meet demand from local restaurants and grocers. Urban Organics ...
Fruit and vegetables grown on urban farms, which are often touted as a healthier and more sustainable, are often more carbon-intensive than conventionally grown food, according to research published ...
For centuries, people have grown food right where they live, for themselves and their communities. In what is now the United States, urban agriculture has continuously adapted to meet social and ...
Editor’s note: This story is the first in a new series about urban farming. Urban agriculture is as varied as its locale and model. Whether a community garden, an urban rooftop or green roof garden, ...
Lack of accessibility and availability of fresh produce in urban settings is increasing. As large grocery stores move out of urban areas, fresh produce availability has become more challenging. In ...
Research out of the University of Michigan sent shockwaves through the urban-farming and home-gardening community earlier this year. Fruits and vegetables grown on urban farms have on average six ...