urban-agriculture

Key Takeaways YMCA of the USA is operating urban farms, community gardens, and hydroponic systems nationwide to supply fresh produce to children and families facing food insecurity. Programs integrate hands-on […] The post YMCA of the USA Grows Food Access Through Urban Agriculture Programs appeared first on iGrow News .

Apr 23, 2025 Foodless Cities? Why Urban Agriculture Must Be Central to Real Estate and Smart City Planning in the GCC Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, UAE As the GCC region undergoes an unprecedented urban transformation, with new megaprojects reshaping skylines in Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai, one critical system remains overlooked in masterplans: FOOD. Despite ambitions to become leaders in smart cities…

For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Release: New JAFSCD Commentary Highlights Urgent Need for Federal Investment in Urban Agriculture Washington, DC, October 31, 2024 – In a new commentary published in the Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development (JAFSCD), authors Hagan Capnerhurst of Michigan…

The USDA has launched grants to support urban agriculture and innovation production products. The post USDA Grants $7.5 Million to Support Urban Agriculture and Tackle Food Insecurity appeared first on Food Tank .

This post offers a look at the status of the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production’s program activities since the 2018 Farm Bill. While full implementation has yet to be fulfilled, there has been immense progress. NSAC is optimistic that the 2023 Farm Bill will continue to build upon its successes to date. ... Read More → The post A Look at the Office of Urban Agriculture and Inn…

Oct 20, 2022 How cities will feed their citizens in the future Editor’s Note: Urban agriculture is very important to us at Agritecture, as it makes cities more green while also providing food to the local community. This article features Henry Gordon-Smith, our Founder and CEO, in a dialogue on how to make cities greener while also increasing food security for their residents. Between home, work …

Aug 11, 2022 6 Recommendations for NYC’s New Director of Urban Agriculture About 10 years ago, I bought a one-way ticket to NYC to pursue my dreams of accelerating urban farming. I was hoping to get a job at one of the exciting startups in the Big Apple and had an interview lined up with BrightFarms. While I didn't get the job, I stuck around to volunteer at Harlem Grown, intern at Sky Vegetables…

Nov 10, 2021 This Zero-Emission Superyacht Concept Grows Its Own Fruits and Vegetables Editor’s Note: It’s great to see such innovative ways of integrating urban agriculture into our daily lives. However, to ensure the success and feasibility of such creative projects, we need the backing of data - the financials, energy and water usage estimates, the number of people that can be fed from the far…

Community gardens have taken root in Montreal and elsewhere. But what does this movement represent for citizens? The post Urban agriculture, from citizen initiative to policy regulation appeared first on INRS .

Feb 23, 2021 Top 10 Cities For Urban Ag According to Agritecture’s Founder and CEO, Henry Gordon-Smith, urban agriculture “is about more than just what food is produced. Urban agriculture can impact society, the environment, and even the entrepreneurs running and operating these farms to unlock the food and water nexus”. With urban populations exponentially growing, and climate change challenging…

Aug 27, 2020 USDA Announces First-Ever Recipients of Urban Agriculture Grants WASHINGTON, August 25, 2020 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the selection of recipients for about $4.1 million in grants and cooperative agreements through its new Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. These are the first-ever recipients of these grants and cooperative agreements. …

Oct 22, 2019 Senator Has a Plan to Boost Urban Agriculture in the Philippines SEN. Francis Pangilinan has urged the public to grow food in idle or abandoned government-owned lots and buildings to reduce urban poverty and ensure food security. The senator has filed Senate Bill (SB) 257, or the “Urban Agriculture and Vertical Farming Act of 2019,” which also aims to address urban environment manage…

Jun 20, 2019 Agritecture Acquires AgTech X To Advance Urban Agriculture Entrepreneurship Globally Brooklyn, NY | June 20, 2019 – AgTech X LLC, an early-stage incubator and educational platform for urban farming and agtech entrepreneurs, has been acquired by Agritecture, LLC. For the past two years, AgTech X has run New York City’s only shared workspace dedicated exclusively to advancing urban agr…

May 24, 2018 The Future of Urban Agriculture in the Dominican Republic In the Dominican Republic, Colmados are important fixtures in the urban landscape. Similar to bodegas or mini-marts in the U.S., Colmados are independently owned neighborhood stores that supply an assortment of mostly food-based goods. But they also supply so much more, including space for locals to dance and socialize. In maj…

Mar 14, 2018 Why Rooftop Farming Is the Best Solution for Smart Urban Agriculture By James Coffman, Director, Commercial Tower Garden Division We lose more than 50 acres of American farmland to urban development every hour. And in that same amount of time, our population grows by 240 people. Less land to grow food + more mouths to feed = big problem. But, increasingly, forward-thinking farmers ar…

Oct 30, 2017 How Brooklyn Is Working Toward a Comprehensive Urban Agriculture Plan New York City has the most urban farms and gardens of any city in the country, but they lack citywide coordination. A piece of legislation introduced at the City Council on July 20 by Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams and City Councilmember Rafael Espinal (D-Bushwick, East New York) aims to transform the ad …

Smart City A Smart City project in Toronto, Canada wanted to include options for urban agriculture in its planning strategy. Agritecture conducted market research on the local food system, designed 11 different smart urban agriculture solutions and proposed planning strategies for the project. Location: Toronto, Canada Services Provided: Local Food System Planning