How One College Addresses Food Insecurity Through Urban Agriculture gianna.jakubowski Tue, 06/23/2026 - 03:00 AM The University of Dayton’s Flyer Farm transformed six tennis courts into a thriving urban farm that donates thousands of pounds of produce each year while providing students with hands-on learning. Byline(s) Gianna Jakubowski
Agritecture, TSW, Food Forward Lorain, and the City of Lorain at Solidarity Urban Farms in Lorain Ohio, By Agritecture | Urban Agriculture Planning & Strategy
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.
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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…
