Urban farming is on the rise, and within this growing movement, Black farmers are playing a crucial role in revitalizing communities, improving food access, and promoting sustainability. One essential ...

The Fifth Annual Urban Farm Day will be held on Saturday, August 16. This year’s event features over 21 urban farms. It’s a self-guided tour (not tickets required) that runs from 10am to 3pm, rain or ...

Each year, community members get a chance to explore urban farms, in a way that they might not otherwise have a chance to experience. On Saturday, August 26, upwards of 20 farms will be participating ...

For youth volunteers at Glenway Farm in Dorchester, the protocol for weeding and harvesting garlic in extreme weather conditions is clear cut: get in and get out. There are few buildings or shaded ...

I started Golden Carat Farm (GCF) in 2021 as a solution to challenges faced by marginalized farmers like myself. "Planting seeds, growing community" is the tagline I use for my business. As the Urban ...

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 ...

Fruits and vegetables grown in urban gardens in Europe and the US have a carbon footprint six times larger on average than the same produce grown on conventional farms, according to researchers.

What began with community gardens has grown into a movement. Urban farming has a positive impact in neighborhoods with limited access to produce, and it is on the rise in cities across the United ...

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 ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - This summer is looking quite different for urban farmers who say they’re experiencing heat stress from extreme heat. This is when the heat is affecting the quality and growth ...