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December 2, 2021

Dec 02, 2021
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Signs hung up in front of a vacant lot in Weeksville, Brooklyn, in 2014 by members of 596 Acres, an organization that maps vacant lots in New York City and advocates for community stewardship of th at land.

Homes Or Gardens? Developers And Urban Farmers Grapple Over Vacant Land

Apr 28, 2018
In communities where both housing and fresh food are needed, the fight over valuable vacant land is prompting policy reform — and tense collaboration — between developers and gardeners.
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Drawn in by fresh eggs, or the possibility of feathered friends, people continue to flock toward backyard chickens. One researcher wonders if local laws are doing enough to keep people and birds safe.

Do Backyard Chickens Need More Rules?

Mar 12, 2018
Drawn in by fresh eggs, or the possibility of feathered friends, people continue to flock toward backyard chickens. One researcher wonders if local laws are doing enough to keep people and birds safe.
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How My Little Community Garden Plot Went From Flop To Flourish

Aug 17, 2017
Two years ago, Carolyn Beans — plant biologist, flower farm worker and daughter of a veggie grower — thought she had what it took to coax a bounty out of her tiny urban garden. She was wrong.
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Client Gina Ma (left) stands with Rooftop Republic's Andrew Tsui (center) and Pol Fàbrega (left) amid the rooftop garden of a French restaurant in central Hong Kong.

On Top Of Hong Kong's High Rises, Rooftop Gardens Take Root

Jun 24, 2017
In one of the most densely populated cities on Earth, a gardening cooperative is helping residents rediscover farming — in the sky.
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Urban Seed plans to grow 25 different crops, from bell peppers to beets to alpine strawberries, in high-tech greenhouses smack in the middle of Las Vegas.

Farm Of The Future: What Grows In Las Vegas Stays In Las Vegas

Jan 23, 2017
Crops like radishes, jicama and cilantro will soon be grown close to the Strip, so restaurants will have immediate access to fresh ingredients, instead of having to wait for trucks from California.
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On the north side of Detroit, a community farm teamed up with a local arts and culture nonprofit to put its summer harvest to best use — while also honoring the legacy of the city's black families. Their answer: Afro Jam, a line of preserves based o

A Detroit Urban Farm Preserves Black History In Jam Form

Jan 06, 2017
Urban farms have flourished in the city's vacant lots. Two nonprofits are using their harvest for a line of jams honoring the history and old family recipes of the local African-American community.
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Fleet Farming produce for sale at a farmer's market in Orlando, Fl.

An All-Volunteer Squad Of Farmers Is Turning Florida Lawns Into Food

May 15, 2016
Perfectly manicured lawns are a bit of an obsession in Florida. But one Florida man is working on a project that's turning his neighbors' lawns into working farms.
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Big Muddy Farms, an urban farm in northern Omaha, Neb., is seen among residential homes last October. Urban farms have become a celebrated trend, yet earning a living at it is tough, a new survey finds.

Urban Farms Fuel Idealism. Profits? Not So Much

Mar 07, 2016
Raising crops in the city has become trendy, yet earning a living at it is tough, a survey finds. But many urban farmers are in it for other reasons, like addressing hunger and building community.
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Away from the airplanes and runway at Terminal 5, JetBlue says its garden isn't at risk for pollution from jet fuel or emissions.

'Farm To Air'? Why JetBlue Is Farming At A New York Airport

Oct 20, 2015
JetBlue is growing produce right outside its terminal at JFK International. It's the first airline to build an urban farm at a U.S. airport. But will passengers ever get to harvest or eat the food?
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