Tag Archives Urban agriculture
Comment: The world’s inefficient food web
The world’s affluent must start eating local food to tackle the climate crisis, new research shows
Bringing farming to new heights
Up Top Acres finds its niche in the urban jungle
Are vertical farms ready for prime time?
Indoor farm companies say they're scaling up, but many question their business model
INNOVATION Indoor farm companies say they’re scaling up, but many question their business model
Reuters — Leafy salad greens grown under banks of LED lights, with mist or drips of water are having their day in the sun. Several top U.S. indoor farms say they are boosting production to a level where they can now supply hundreds of grocery stores. Plenty, Bowery, Aerofarms and 80 Acres Farms are among young companies that see a future
Canada brand needs building, protecting
If the federal government wants to build Canada’s food exports, it needs to lay the groundwork for a global brand
Backyard chicken flocks need better management
Study finds this hip trend is raising troubling human and animal health questions
VIDEO: Smart garden makes urban farming easy
4-H finds fertile ground to tackle food security
Vertical gardens and composting are among the 4-H projects to help African families produce their own food
Wheat City food survey wraps
Public education and access to food is top of mind as Brandon moves towards establishing food council
The City of Brandon could be one step closer to establishing a food policy council. Food Matters Manitoba wrapped up a public survey last week, asking residents for their thoughts on how a council could be organized. The results will be passed on to the city’s Poverty Committee in the coming weeks. “The idea with
Finnish firm produces shipping container farm
Exsilio says its turnkey solution will let commercial kitchens and restaurants produce peak ingredients on site
Food banks plant roots for the long term
Canada’s food banks are embracing gardens and greenhouses, cooking classes and more to help clients achieve greater food security