Podcast appearances and mentions of Urban agriculture

Send us a textIn this episode, we head to the Rid-All Farm to speak with Keymah Durden, a co-founder of Rid-All Green Partnership. What was once a notorious dumping ground in Cleveland's "Forgotten Triangle", the farm is now one of the largest minority-owned urban farms and a nationally recognized model for urban agriculture, environmental stewardship, and resilience. In this episode, Keymah talks about how Rid-All is growing communities and changing Lives. Rid-All was originally a pest control company started by farm co-founder Damien Forsche. As he worked in public housing projects, Damien observed some things, including what people were eating - unhealthy, processed food due to a lack of access to fresh food and nutrition education. This sparked a dream of bringing a farm to Cleveland's Kinsman neighborhood that would fill that void. That was in 2010. That dream is now a 26-acre campus in Cleveland's Urban Agriculture Innovation Zone. The name Rid-All stands for Redeem, Integrity, and Determination for All Mankind. Tragically, Damien passed away in 2018, but his partners continue to expand the Rid-All mission to honor his legacy and train the next generation of farmers. Carrying on the farming traditions of their African ancestors is central to Rid-All's mission. And that is what makes it truly special. They are not just growing food; they are rebuilding community connections, honoring cultural traditions, and creating pathways to health, prosperity, and circularity. Join us for a meaningful conversation about farming, soil, raising fish, sequestering carbon, celebration, music, learning, health, and the intersection of all these topics. Then go to the farm for Taco Tuesday or Fish Friday in the Rid-All Community Kitchen to experience this special place for yourself.  Guest: Keymah Durden, Farmer and Co-Founder of Rid-All Green PartnershipLearn More:Meet the Rid-All PartnersTraining programsYouth programsVideosFollow us: https://www.facebook.com/ecospeaksclehttps://www.instagram.com/ecospeakscleContact us:hello@ecospeakscle.com

How to Grow Figs. Live online class. June 23, 2025. Find out more.***Do you have a garden where you use traditional annuals, but you want to switch it up for something edible?Herbs are one option.In this episode, we look at a space that has a tidy, slightly formal feel.We replace the tightly clipped shrubs with edible alternatives.And then we change out the annuals for herbs.If you're looking for more on using edible plants instead of traditional bedding plants, check out this post.  ***- Join the 5,000+ gardeners in The Food Garden Gang who stay on top of home food-growing ideas with our weekly e-mail. We're making the world a better place one garden at a time!- Grab the free e-books: Small-Space Food-Gardening Hacks and Growing Figs in Cold Climates.- And say hi—we love to hear what you think!

Listen in on Cultivation Station while we chat with the fouonder and owner of From Scratch Farms - Adriana Karagozian. We will learn about her passion for urban land efficient farming and how she got her amazing business started.

Are you thinking of growing a potted olive tree? Or maybe you already have one…but you're still waiting for olives. Olive trees are tough as nails. They can take more cold than many people realize. And they're really beautiful, too. Put these all together, and you have a great potted plant for a cold-climate garden.In my new book, Grow Olives Where You Think You Can't, I tell you everything you need to know to successfully grow an olive tree in a pot! ***Wondering about adding edible plants to an existing gardening without spoiling the aesthetic?With the right plant choice, along with an understanding of how the space is used, you can add edible plants without spoiling the looks.In this episode, we take a public space and reimagine it with edibles.It's a big space, with lots of lawn. We talk about plant choice for this shady spot, and about plant placement that doesn't interfere with how this space is used. We include: Edibles as bedding plants Using height to make a focal point Edibles for colour Edible perennials Fruit for shadeIf you're looking for more on crops for shade, check out this post. 

In this episode, the Minnesota Farm Bureau's Director of Communications, Rachel Reisig, discusses the organization's responsibility of representing around 31,000 farm families and provides a recap of its new Urban Ag Conference and initiative.

Beginning farmer educators and partners from across Michigan have come together to author a beginning farmer curriculum, rooted in participatory action learning, to offer a solid foundation for beginning farmer training programs. In this episode, Mariel Borgman and Kathy Sample talk through their contributions to the curriculum and how these modules can support effective learning and engagement for beginning farmers. Beginning Farmer Curriculum and Resources:beginningfarmercurriculum.org Beginning Farmer Workshops:Kalamazoo Valley Community College will be hosting a series of free workshops for beginning farmers for an opportunity to learn farming skills and provide feedback on the new curriculum modules. A produce safety-specific workshop will be held on May 29. All workshop dates and topics are listed below. Click a link below to register. May 22 - Urban Agriculture and Policy May 29 - Produce Safety June 5 - Soil Health June 12 - Integrated Pest Management June 19 - Pollinators June 26 - Farm Financial ManagementTrain-The-Trainer Workshops:A series of train-the-trainer workshops have been planned in 2025 for beginning farmer educators to receive an introduction to the curricula and teaching techniques. Click a link below to register! June 3 – Grand Rapids, register here June 6 – Flint, register here June 10 – Online, register here June 17 – Chatham, register here

Guests Victoria Brian de Moura & Henry Gordon Smith of Agritecture elaborate on the current status, viability, and future of Controlled Environment Agriculture in Latin America-and how women participating in the sector may be key to unlocking its growth and benefits within food systems.Links:Victoria Brian de Moura https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-bmoura/Henry Gordon-Smithhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hgordonsmith/Michael Scaddenhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mscadden/Women in CEA:https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-cea/Christine Gould: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinergould/Thought for Food LATAM:https://www.instagram.com/tfflatam/Agritecture:https://www.agritecture.com/

The Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture (CCUA) started in 2008. Its mission is feeding and educating our community. CCUA executive director Billy Polansky joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's “CEO Roundtable” program. Mr. Polansky tells listeners that the CCUA aims to connect people with agriculture and their food. The CCUA also helps get young people interested in farming and it grows food for the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri. Mr. Polansky updated listeners on the status of the welcome center at the Agriculture Park, saying the lowest of four bids was about $4.7 million. “It's an 11,000 square foot building. It's going to have office space, a commercial kitchen, event space and a resource library as well,” Mr. Polansky tells listeners. He notes that when people go to the park, they're unsure if they can even be there, saying this will be a “front door” for the park. People will be able to take a tour by going into the welcome center, and they'll also be able to sign up for CCUA programs. Mr. Polansky also updated listeners Saturday on the “food as medicine” and produce prescription programs. The ten-acre Columbia agriculture park is open year-round for you to enjoy. The park includes production fields, a food forest and a greenhouse:

In this episode of the podcast Andrew Estevez, with the City's office of Public Affairs, talks with Felicia Graham, Environmental Compliance Coordinator with the Department of Water, and Lilian Hannibal, Community Engagement Specialist with the Department of Planning, Neighborhoods and Development about urban agriculture.

In this episode, we explore how aquaponic farming is transforming urban communities with guest Rolf Morgenstern, a research associate at South Westfalia University of Applied Sciences and a former contributor to the proGlreg Project. With a passion for regenerative farming and green infrastructure, Rolf unpacks the science behind aquaponic systems, their role in boosting food security, and how eco-friendly farming can create resilient, self-sustaining cities. Tune in to discover: How aquaponics turns fish farming into a closed-loop food system. The challenges of scaling sustainable farming in urban areas. Why catfish are a powerhouse species in aquaponic agriculture. The science of PH levels in aquaponic system success. Top plants that thrive in aquaponic environments. If you're invested in the future of sustainability, regenerative design, and urban farming innovation join the discussion now to find out more about Rolf's unique research – and click here to follow along with his ongoing work! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr

Joining us on Say Hi to the Future: Ingenious Thinkers hosted by Ken Tencer today is Qiana Mickie, a New York City based food systems leader and speaker that uses food as a driver of enterprise, innovation, and equity....Audio Edited by Matt Miller

This week, we're exploring the idea of the food citizen, or perhaps more accurately, the absent food citizen, with Isabela Bonnevera. Isabela is a doctoral researcher at ICTA-UAB, and engages with participatory methods to explore how immigrants are shaping sustainable food transitions in cities. She also examines how sustainable food policies impact food justice outcomes for immigrant communities. I met Isabela through her work as the co-founder of Feminist Food Journal, which is an award-winning magazine and podcast. Additionally, she is an editor of Urban Agriculture and Forced Displacement, a forthcoming volume for the Springer Urban Agriculture Series. In today's episode, Isabela unpacks the idea of food citizenship: who is involved in defining it, how immigrants are often framed or defined in food policies, the power of language to shape meanings of “healthy” and “cultural” foods, and the consequences of exclusion in food policy writing. I could quite honestly speak with Isabela forever on this topic, as she has really illuminated some under-considered elements to these issues. Resources: Feminist Food Journal Isabela's Article on Food Citizenship in Agriculture and Human Values The Good Food Project LinkedIn  

Sheila Gutierrez from Vizcaya Museum and Gardens shares her journey of connecting mental health and community engagement through urban agriculture. The episode highlights how food sustains us socially and physically, emphasizing Vizcaya's unique role in preserving agricultural legacy and fostering sustainable practices for a healthier community. Sheila discusses her background in healthcare and the link to mental healthOverview of Vizcaya Museum and Gardens' history and agricultural significanceIntroduction to the Vizcaya Village Farmers Market and its role in community engagementExplanation of the upcoming Dinner for Farmers event in collaboration with FOG's Florida Local Food ProjectDiscussion on educational programs offered at Vizcaya for diverse audiencesInsights into sustainability practices and their importance for future generationsExploration of how individuals can engage with local food systems and support their communityTo learn more about Vizcaya and stay updated on upcoming events, visit Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Support their agricultural initiatives and be a part of fostering a healthier, more sustainable community.Support the showWe hope you enjoyed the episode! Please help us continue to produce more valuable content by subscribing to our Fresh Take Podcast Series! Subscribe here SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY- Learn more about the many benefits of becoming a Sponsor of Florida Organic Growers! Your contribution will not only help to advance an organic and sustainable future but gain brand awareness through our growing audience. If you are interested, click here

The Upper Midwest Urban & Rural Agriculture Innovation Conference is being held Feb. 6-7, 2025, in Oacoma, S.D. In this episode, Brenda Dreyer with the South Dakota Specialty Producers Association share information about the schedule and the featured speakers. The two-day Upper Midwest Urban & Rural Agriculture Innovation Conference includes four dedicated tracks, including one day dedicated to Regenerative Organic Practices, and another day devoted to Business Development, Urban Agriculture and Advanced Practices for Producers. For more information or to register, go to sdspecialtyproducers.org.

Romondo Woods of the Urban Youth Agriculture Farm in Detroit, Michigan, tells us about how he is producing food for the city, while at the same time giving children hands-on experiences at the farm. Romondo started the farm a decade ago and has been scaling up ever since in order to make it a growing source of produce for the city. In addition to letting kids know where their food comes from, they are helping make Detroit a leading example of how cities can implement natural farming practices that make the city a healthier place for people to live.Romondo was interviewed by host April Parms Jones while he was attending the 2024 Slow Food Terra Madre Salone del Gusto in Turin, Italy, where he was serving as a delegate for Slow Food USA. Romondo recently got certified as a produce safety teacher so he can help train other farmers in how to keep their produce safe through postharvest handling as they expand their farms. Lots of ideas and inspiration in this podcast for both how to run the educational as well as the food production aspects of a farm! Connect With Guest:Website: https://uyadetroit.comInstagram: @u.y.a.detroitPodcast Sponsors:Huge thanks to our podcast sponsors as they make this podcast FREE to everyone with their generous support: Farmhand is the only ready-to-ride assistant made by and for farmers. Through a simple text or email to Farmhand, you can offload admin tasks, automate your CSA, update your website, and sell more to your customers. Learn more and take one of our many time-saving tasks for a test drive to see firsthand how Farmhand can help you earn more, and work less at farmhand.partners/gfm. Bootstrap Farmer offers a complete range of growing supplies including heat mats, ground cover, frost blankets, silage tarps, irrigation, and trellising. They also make all-metal, all-inclusive greenhouse kits, constructed of steel made in the USA and fabricated in Texas. Their heavy-duty, Midwest-made propagation and microgreens trays will last for years and are available in a full spectrum of colors. For all that plus experienced support for everything they sell, check out Bootstrap Farmer at bootstrapfarmer.com. Rimol Greenhouse Systems designs and manufactures greenhouses that are built to be intensely rugged, reliably durable, and uniquely attractive – to meet all your growing needs. Rimol Greenhouses are guaranteed to hold up through any weather conditions, while providing exceptional value and an easy installation for vegetable growers of all sizes. Learn more about the Rimol difference and why growers love Rimol high tunnels at Rimol.comSubscribe To Our Magazine -all new subscriptions include a FREE 28-Day Trial

Solid Grooves Festival killer sentenced, and a call out for urban agriculture ideas. A short news roundup for Amsterdam from 14 January 2025.Audio produced by Broadcast Amsterdam for BRAM RADIO, the online radio station for Amsterdam.https://broadcastamsterdam.nlLinks to news stories and sources are shared in the News section on our website and on the Broadcast Amsterdam Pinterest feed. Credits: Podcast producer, Cathy Leung | Music beds: We Are OK

This week, we speak with Benjamin Fahrer, a permaculture designer and farmer, who combines ecological principles with innovative rooftop farm designs across cities in California. Benjamin shares how his background in building and permaculture design shaped his vision for creating resilient food systems. We explore the importance of soil health, biodiversity, and regenerative practices in addressing both climate and social challenges. Benjamin highlights the value of fresh, nutrient-dense produce and the potential of urban agriculture to reconnect communities with truly healthy food. PLEASE make sure to subscribe to the podcast, download our episodes, and rate them! Your support means the world to us. Thank you! Timestamps [03:00] Importance of design in farming. [04:30] Benjamin's farming and building roots. [07:04] Discovering permaculture design. [10:09] Lessons from pioneers like Bob Cannard. [12:46] Wendell Berry on perfection and humility. [20:39] Urban farming challenges and opportunities. [25:08] Esalen Institute: blending farming and spirituality. [39:33] Food freshness and nutrient density. [50:28] Key steps for regenerative ag: Reckoning, restoration, resilience. [55:08] Tillage and soil health: timing matters. [1:03:36] Farms as ‘refugia' in climate change. [1:09:18] Insights from rooftop farming projects. [1:26:05] Designing for diversity and nature's role. [1:31:04] Soil microbiome and farming practices [1:50:01] Rapid fire Q&A [1:50:26] The Tao Of Leadership by John Heider & Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu Sponsors Tessier https://info.serres-guytessier.com/en/tessier-mgi10 Use promocode MGI10 for 10% off and free shipping on your first purchase for the Eastern North American regions (Ontario, the Maritimes, and the states of Vermont, Maine, New York, and New Hampshire).  Bootstrap Farmer https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/?utm_source=mg-jm&utm_medium=podcast  New Society Publishing Use code market25 for 25% off all books https://newsociety.com/?utm_source=The%20Market%20Gardener%20Podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Sponsorship  Heirloom www.heirloom.ag   Limited time offer of 20% off yearly subscription and use promocode PODCAST to get an extra month of free trial. https://heirloom.ag/?utm_source=ijm&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=season2 Market Gardener Institute https://themarketgardener.com/courses/the-market-gardener-masterclass/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=masterclass#waitinglistMC  Links/Resources Market Gardener Institute:  https://themarketgardener.com/  Masterclass:  https://themarketgardener.com/courses/the-market-gardener-masterclass/  Newsletter:  https://themarketgardener.com/newsletter Blog:  https://themarketgardener.com/blog  Books: https://themarketgardener.com/books Growers & Co: https://growers.co/ Heirloom: https://heirloom.ag/ The Old Mill: https://www.espaceoldmill.com/en/ Follow Us Website: http://themarketgardener.com  Facebook: http://facebook.com/marketgardenerinstitute  Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarketgardeners  Guest Social Media Links Benjamin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminfahrer  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmtheroof Websites:  https://www.topleaffarms.com/  https://www.deepmedicinecircle.org/  https://regenorganic.org/  JM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanmartinfortier Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeanmartinfortier 

In this inspiring episode of Unstress with Dr. Ron Ehrlich, I speak with Sam Betteridge, an educator and urban agriculture advocate, to celebrate Urban Agriculture Month. Together, we explore the transformative power of growing food in our cities and reconnecting with nature. Sam shares his journey from teaching in schools to managing education at Pocket City Farms, one of Sydney's leading urban farms. He discusses the challenges and rewards of turning underutilized urban spaces into thriving hubs of regenerative agriculture, community connection, and sustainability. We delve into the innovative practices of permaculture, the importance of diversity in gardens and ecosystems, and the role of wicking systems in conserving water while growing nutritious food. Whether you have a small backyard, a balcony, or just a windowsill, this episode is packed with actionable tips for bringing urban agriculture into your life. Tune in to learn how growing food can regenerate land, build community, and improve the health of both people and the planet. Visit sustain.org.au to learn more about Urban Agriculture Month, and explore the innovative solutions Sam mentions at WaterUps.com.au.   ----  Shownotes are available at Sam Betteridge: Urban Agriculture Month ----    Join the Unstress Health Community & Transform Your Life! https://bit.ly/3SRq0gg    Connect with Dr Ron at Unstress Health  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unstresshealth/  Facebook: https://fb.me/unstresshealth  Email: admin@unstresshealth.com     DISCLAIMER: This podcast provides general information and discussion about medicine, health and related subjects. This content is not intended and should not be construed as medical advice or as a substitute for care by a qualified medical practitioner. If you or any other person has a medical concern, he or she should consult with an appropriately qualified medical practitioner. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experiences and conclusions  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have Alistair Howes from Get Fed Urban Agriculture sharing his experience with produce, restaurants, volunteering, food safety and much more!

For her Capstone, Claire designed learning modules focused on changing health outcomes for vulnerable adult populations through gardening. Through on-farm experiential learning, the workshop offers opportunities to access emotional, physical, mental and social well-being. This capstone project uses community-engaged research methods to inform business operating model recommendations for The Greenhouse Project (TGP), a historic 2.2-acre agricultural site in San Francisco. The project is envisioned as a model urban agriculture initiative, a collaborative and visionary hub for food production, education, connection, and environmental stewardship, and a site for broader intersections between various food systems actors, researchers, and policymakers. As a final project in the MSFS/MBA degree program, Claire Turner worked closely with organizers of the initiative to create a comprehensive feasibility study highlighting multiple models for how The Greenhouse Project can best achieve its social and environmental commitments while maintaining financial solvency. Her analysis and recommendations seek to demonstrate that an urban farm can be profitable, equity-focused, and sustainable by integrating social and environmental values into the business planning process.

On today's spooky episode, Julia and Andrew welcome a new addition to The Urban Gardener Podcast: Mason Huddleston, the new Urban Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator at OK County OSU Extension. Julia, Andrew, and Mason discuss their favorite wicked plants and how the difference between medicine and poison is all in the dose.

In this episode we travel to Southern California to meet with Samuel Guitron of Gospel Swamp Farm in Santa Ana and Johnny Wilson from The Ecology Center in San Juan […] The post Urban Agriculture in Orange County: Gospel Swamp Farm and The Ecology Center appeared first on Community Alliance with Family Farmers.

“Leaf mold compost for better soil and crop health” with Kyle Richardville Growing vegetables in urban gardens is becoming a popular and ever more important option for supporting families with nutritious and healthy produce. However, the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides can cause negative impacts on soil, crop, and human health. To reduce these negative impacts, there is a growing interest in using biologicals and compost manure for crop production. This episode, Kyle Richardville, agronomist and regenerative agriculture consultant at “Understanding Ag,” shares his insights on the importance of a compost made from tree leaves and fungi—leaf mold compost—and how it impacts soil microbial communities, soil physical properties, and overall crop production. Tune in to learn: ·         What are biologicals and compost manure? ·         What is Trichoderma and how does it help in agriculture? ·         How do mycorrhizal fungi benefit plants? ·         How does compost manure increase soil and crop health? If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/uar2.20022 This paper is always freely available. Contact us at podcast@sciencesocieties.org or on Twitter @FieldLabEarth if you have comments, questions, or suggestions for show topics, and if you want more content like this don't forget to subscribe. If you'd like to see old episodes or sign up for our newsletter, you can do so here: https://fieldlabearth.libsyn.com/. If you would like to reach out to Kyle Richardville, you can find him here krichardville@understandingag.com   https://understandingag.com/team/kyle-richardville/ If you would like to reach out to Udit Debangshi, you can find him here: udit@ksu.edu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/udit-debangshi-703623207 Resources CEU Quiz: Coming soon Transcripts: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/RfBbxJY4TGtLQKntBYbFAfBJAuFXs_XrgSeIu8t9UABk0ZbgCJGEYhPW16TvZ2Dfgod-jzt8ERNAsjPO9zHV5vJeRck?loadFrom=SharedLink Understanding Ag: https://understandingag.com/ Additional Resources from Kyle's Blog: https://groundedregenerativeblog.com/additional-resources/ Teaming with Fungi book: https://www.amazon.com/Teaming-Fungi-Organic-Mycorrhizae-Gardeners/dp/1604697296 Thank you to our volunteer Om Prakash Ghimire for help with the shownotes and other assets. Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

On this week's program, your host, Justin Mog, puts down his shovel to catch up with the Urban Ag Coalition (https://foodinneighborhoods.org/grow/), one of Forward Radio's proud Community Partners! Listen in as we get our hands dirty and get down in the weeds with some amazing urban growers here in Louisville: 
 1. Sara Beth Sammons is Supervisor for the Jefferson Co. Soil & Water Conservation District, and a landscape architect & urban homesteader; 2. Mark Robbins is a Farmer with Sacred Earth Community Garden; a member of the Louisville Urban League Farm Cohort; and maker of delicious juices; 3. Tevon Terry is also a Farmer with Sacred Earth Community Garden; but he also works for Change Today, Change Tomorrow; and a member of the Rural-Urban Exchange; and 4. Bethany Pratt is an urban farmer; a Local Food System Specialist with UK Extension; and a berry and chicken enthusiast We ask this amazing panel of growers what it takes to be an “urban farmer” and what are some of the challenges facing urban farming in Louisville? We also discuss FSA services & getting a farm number for your property; what are some of your favorite things to grow?; and what are some resources in town to support urban agriculture. Tune in, also, for a quick peek at the The People's Summit on Food Systems and Urban Agriculture: Food Vision 2030, coming up on Friday & Saturday, August 16-17 and Friday, September 13th, hosted by Food in Neighborhoods. The program includes local food justice tours on Friday (8/16) and Saturday (8/17), each of which involve a volunteer agricultural work component in the morning, a group lunch, and an additional site visit in the afternoon. The tours will raise awareness about local success stories with building grassroots solutions to food insecurity and food apartheid, opening space for inspiration, networking, popular education, and skill sharing among participants. The People's Summit culminates in a full day of participatory conference proceedings on Friday, September 13, which will include general plenary sessions, a variety of thematic workshops, and informal spaces for art and dialogue with sponsors. Learn more and register now at https://foodinneighborhoods.org/peoples-summit/ We also learn about the new West End Farmers Market, hosted by Change Today, Change Tomorrow. It is biweekly on Sundays from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, May 19th through September 8th, in Parkland at 25th and Date Street, and the next one is coming up this Sunday, July14th! As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com

“Can we simultaneously decontaminate and cultivate? An urban cherry tomato story” with Marie-Anne Viau and Dr. Adrian Paul Contamination of various kinds can make it difficult to ensure healthy and safe food crops in urban agriculture. Phytoremediation is a strategy where we may be able to use plants' incredible natural abilities to help with this problem. This episode, Marie-Anne and Adrian join me to discuss harnessing phytoremediation to help clean soils for tomato crops. Tune in to learn: ·        How phytoremediation works ·        How researchers process contaminated plant material ·        Whether phytoremediation can help boost soil health and yields ·        How phytoremediation compares to other phytoremediation methods If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/uar2.20051 This paper is always freely available. Contact us at podcast@sciencesocieties.org or on Twitter @FieldLabEarth if you have comments, questions, or suggestions for show topics, and if you want more content like this don't forget to subscribe. If you'd like to see old episodes or sign up for our newsletter, you can do so here: https://fieldlabearth.libsyn.com/. If you would like to reach out to Marie-Anne, you can find her here: marieaviau@gmail.com  https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Marie-Anne-Viau If you would like to reach out to Adrian, you can find him here: adrian.paul@umontreal.ca  If you would like to reach out to Charanpreet Kaur from our Student Spotlight, you can find her here: ckdhiman@udel.edu Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charanpreet-kaur-dhiman Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Cpk_Dhiman Resources CEU Quiz: https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Learning-Center/Courses/Course-Detail?productid=%7b3C0FB739-3B24-EF11-840A-000D3A37CD5C%7d  Transcripts: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/FQ_1GJJOxhareqg61_gneDKAlS_TJH6X9rTcwz4TH_Rg92t-q_J6qkO_FYzxWZYK6Av9vFe0qOJbXgZZo1-Dbdx9kTE?loadFrom=SharedLink  The Potential for Urban Agriculture in New York City: growing capacity, food security & green infrastructure: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/268516292_The_Potential_for_Urban_Agriculture_in_New_York_City_growing_capacity_food_security_green_infrastructure Carrot City: Creating Places for Urban Agriculture: https://www.torontomu.ca/carrotcity/book.html Articles mentioned by Adrian: “Beyond Cleansing: Ecosystem Services Related to Phytoremediation” article: https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/5/1031 “Reclamation of urban brownfields through phytoremediation: Implications for building sustainable and resilient towns” article: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1618866721003915 Coverage on research presented in English: “Montreal researchers use willows to decontaminate polluted soil, groundwater” article: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/montreal-researchers-use-willows-to-decontaminate-polluted-soil-groundwater-1.4672233 “Researchers are using plants to tackle urban pollution” article: https://universityaffairs.ca/news/news-article/researchers-are-using-plants-to-tackle-urban-pollution/ “Where there's a willow, there's a way: City using saplings to decontaminate land” news story: https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/where-there-s-a-willow-there-s-a-way-city-using-saplings-to-decontaminate-land-1.3947252 Research leader Michel Labrecque's Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichelPhyto Plant Biology Research Institute Twitter: https://twitter.com/IRBV_Montreal Website for research leader Michel Labrecque: https://irbv.umontreal.ca/le-personnel/michel-labrecque/ Urban Agriculture program at Collège Ahuntsic (French): https://www.collegeahuntsic.qc.ca/programmes-dec/techniques/agriculture-urbaine Cultive ta Ville Montreal (French): https://cultivetaville.com/fr/cartes/montreal Correction Adrian mentions a plant with up to 25% of Ni, but it is 25% of Ni in the latex, not the sap. More information can be found here: https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-45398434 Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

Do you have more seeds and plants than you can fit into your garden?It's a common problem for the enthusiastic food gardener!In this episode, Donna and Steven talk about finding more growing space so that you can fit more crops into the same space.Get ideas for:Growing in ungardenable spaces…like the root-infested space next to hedgesReducing space used by pathwaysTiering crops in a gardenUsing paved areas, decks—and stairs!If you're looking for more on garden planning, check out these 7 vegetable garden layout ideas.  ***-->Join the 5,000+ gardeners in The Food Garden Gang who stay on top of home food-growing ideas with our weekly e-mail. We're making the world a better place one garden at a time!-->Grab the free e-books: Small-Space Food-Gardening Hacks and Growing Figs in Cold Climates.-->And say hi—we love to hear what you think!

Sick of expensive grocery store eggs and dreaming of ways to avoid them? Living in a big city, you might think there are a lot of rules about keeping chickens and other farm animals in your yard. But Chicago actually has some of the most permissive urban livestock laws on the books. Viviana Okakpu from Advocates for Urban Agriculture tells host Jacoby Cochran about what Chicagoans should know about having livestock in their backyard.  Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wondering when to plant vegetables? Not sure what to plant first?You don't need to plant everything at once.In this episode, Donna and Steven talk about when to plant vegetables, and the Canadian tradition of planting the garden over the Victoria Day (May 24) weekend.(Sometimes it makes sense…though not for all crops in all zones.)If you're looking for more on planting vegetables, check out this article on direct seeding. ***-->Join the 5,000+ gardeners in The Food Garden Gang who stay on top of home food-growing ideas with our weekly e-mail. We're making the world a better place one garden at a time! -->Grab the free e-books: Small-Space Food-Gardening Hacks and Growing Figs in Cold Climates. -->And say hi—we love to hear what you think!

The USDA is seeking nominations for four positions on the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production.

5/2/24: Congressman Jim McGovern on antisemitism, Speaker? Johnson, & Ukraine.  Atty John Pucci on Trump's trial & contempt. Brian Adams w/ UMass Urban Agriculture expert, Ibrahim Ali: food for all.  Ruth Griggs w/ Interstellar Medium's Jahian Cooper-Monize: rhythm and jazz.

This is her biography on her website. "Joia Jefferson Nuri has a keen intuition for helping women of color executives achieve their goals. Her training as a coach in executive Leadership and public speaking has sharpened her ability to understand and support clients in clarifying their objectives. Joia helps her clients build a toolkit to battle their destructive inner critic, allowing them to rise from their zone of excellence to their zone of genius. Trained in the rubric of positive psychology, her techniques put clients in touch with their inner critic so they can quiet it. As a leadership coach, her ultimate goal is to help clients understand their worth, maximize their abilities, and live the lives they see for themselves. Joia's signature executive team-building and inner critic workshops assist companies, social change groups, and women's organizations maximize their Leadership while aligning their values and practices. Before coaching, she was a human rights communication strategist for Harry Belafonte and Danny Glover, TransAfrica, The Institute for Policy Studies, and Truly Living Well Center for Urban Agriculture. As a communication strategist, she testified before Congress on Haiti Relief and co-wrote Congressional Testimony for Danny Glover. Joia Nuri has co-written, edited, and coached 14 TEDx Talks, including one for herself. She was honored to be invited to deliver the keynote address in Vienna, Austria, before the 53 nations of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). Her communications career began at NBC News, where she was one of the first women hired as a technician. Her move to CBS News made her the first Black woman to serve as Technical Director of the CBS Evening News and Face The Nation. She also worked as a senior producer at NPR, PBS, and C-SPAN. Her public speaking training began with her father, a classical baritone. Later, her training continued with Shakespearean actress Naomi Jacobson. Joia has performed voiceovers for documentaries on Civil Rights icon John Lewis, ballet dancer Misty Copeland, filmmaker Ava Duverney, and Secretary of State Hilary Clinton. She applies her experience, intuition, and training to help each client achieve authentic Leadership. Today, she coaches government, education, corporations, and philanthropy leaders. AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS: EMMY AWARD, WRC-TV CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING AWARD FOR PROGRAMMING EXCELLENCE SPIRIT AWARD, PACIFICA RADIO NETWORK  JUDGE FOR THE ROBERT F. KENNEDY MEMORIAL HUMAN RIGHTS AWARDS DELIVERED KEYNOTE ADDRESS BEFORE THE OSCE IN VIENNA, AUSTRIA TEDX TALK, WILMINGTON EVENT STRATEGIST, OBAMA INAUGURAL GALAS, 2009 & 2013." - Joia's Full Bio - In The Public Eye Coaching. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support

On this week's program, your host, Justin Mog, dons his Derby hat for a conversation and spring growing with friends from Forward Radio's proud Community Partner, the Urban Agriculture Coalition (http://foodinneighborhoods.org/grow). Tune in as we hear from two staff from the UK Jefferson County Extension office, Bethany Pratt & Susanna Diller-Yoke. Bethany is a big home gardener and chicken-raiser. Susanna helps coordinate the Nutrition Education Program for Extension in Jefferson County, offering hands-on nutrition and cooking classes for folks who are SNAP eligible! In addition, in her free time Susanna is a rocking gardener and maker of herbal teas. Access their trove of online resources with recipes, gardening guides, and more at https://www.planeatmove.com. Both Forward Radio and the Urban Agriculture Coalition are proud sponsors of the 11th annual How-To Festival coming up on Saturday, May 11th, 10am-3pm, at the Main Public Library (301 York St.). This is your chance to learn 50 things in 5 hours! This free, interactive learning extravaganza features more than 50 “how-to” sessions taught by local experts. Learn how to keep bees and raise livestock in the city, grow bananas and mushrooms, make a candle, maintain your bike, harvest rain water, convert your lawn into a “Yarden”, and so much more. Sessions include lessons in home improvement, gardening, crafts, dance, music, business, art, and more! Plus – goats, chickens, rabbits and a miniature horse will be featured in our three garden tents thanks to the Urban Ag Coalition. And Forward Radio will be live broadcasting the entire event and hosting a booth near the north entrance, where you can learn how to broadcast and podcast with community radio! A complete schedule of sessions, including times and locations, is posted at https://LFPL.org/how-to. As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Mchezaji “Che” Axum, the Director of the Center for Urban Agriculture and Gardening Education at UDC, all about urban agriculture. The plant profile is on Kerria and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and this week's garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Waiting for May Flowers from Christy Page of Green Prints. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 175: Herstory of DC Gardens https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/12/gardendc-podcast-episode-175-herstory.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 143: Balcony Food Growing https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-143-balcony.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 68: Summer Vegetables https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-68-summer.html BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support SHOW NOTES will be posted after 5-1-2024. We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode. And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too! Episode Credits: Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz Interview Edit and Show Notes: Hannah Zozobrado Recorded on 4-27-2024. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support

On the latest episode of Stop & Talk, host Grant Oliphant engages in a dynamic conversation with Diane Moss, the CEO of Project New Village. Founded in 1994, Project New Village spearheads a transformative initiative in Southeastern San Diego, leveraging neighborhood-based agriculture to ensure widespread access to nutritious food. Diane shares insights from her journey and highlights the power of collaboration with community partners to tackle food accessibility challenges.Emphasizing engagement with younger generations, she navigates the nuances of cooperation with individuals holding diverse perspectives. Diane's inclusive approach underscores the importance of embracing differences to uphold the movement's relevance for future generations. Diane's unwavering commitment to providing wholesome food to her community shines through, fostering acceptance and unity for all involved in the food justice movement.About Diane MossN. Diane Moss is a waymaker and womanist with more than 30 years of experience managing small community-rooted organizations in southeastern San Diego. She was selected as the 2019 Women of the Year for the 79th State Assembly District and awarded the 2019 Trailblazer award by the San Diego Voice and Viewpoint. Most recently, she received the Prebys Foundation's Leaders in Belonging Award.Moss is an alumnus of the University of California San Diego (1980) and  a member of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Alumni Network. She is supportive of and involved with numerous community and cultural groups including the San Diego Food System Alliance; Hunger Free San Diego Advisory Board; and Society for the Preservation and Promotion of African American Culture (SOPPAAC). She serves on Board of Directors for the Elementary Institute of Science; and the advisory board for Neighborhood House Association Adult Day Center and the San Diego Continuing Education Foundation.  Show Credits This is a production of the Prebys Foundation. Hosted by Grant Oliphant Co-Hosted by Crystal Page Co-produced by Crystal Page and Adam Greenfield Engineered by Adam Greenfield Production Assistance by Tess Karesky The Stop & Talk Theme song was created by San Diego's own Mr. Lyrical Groove Recorded at the Voice of San Diego Podcast Studio Download episodes at your favorite podcatcher or visit us at StopAndTalkPodcast.org If you like this show, and we hope you do, the best way to support this show is to share, subscribe, and review our podcast. Thank you for your support, ideas, and listening. 

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, April 19, 2024, we explore urban agriculture: it's benefits, the challenges, and what Rochester can learn from the work being done in New York City.

Today's episode is a great example of using your unique skills to amplify your impact. This week, Monica is chatting with Atlanta-based writer Austin Louis Ray, who has contributed to publications like Rolling Stone, GQ, Creative Loafing, and Eater, just to name a few. He is also the publisher of How I'd Fix Atlanta, a seasonal collection of essays from Atlanta natives about the action steps they would take to improve their city. Topics include Biophilic Solutions favorites like walkability, wildlife in the city, supporting pollinator habitats, clean energy, and more. The conversation today, however, really revolves around how Austin does it: how he finds his writers, how he raises money to pay those writers well, and how he uses the How I'd Fix Atlanta series to build awareness at the city council and beyond.  Show NotesAbout Austin L. RayHow I'd Fix AtlantaSupport How I'd Fix AtlantaFollow Austin on XPhoto Credit: Jason Travis Climate ConfidentWith a new episode every Wed morning, the Climate Confident podcast is weekly podcast...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Join us for Part 2 of our 3 part series to learn what the Jefferson County Food Policy & Systems teams are doing. The first episode focused on the School Food Pilot. In this epsiode we will hear about the Community Leadership teams. The Food Policy and Systems Team aims to promote food security in Jefferson County through policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) changes rooted in justice and racial equity. This includes food system programming development and administration, county-wide coordination of resilience building efforts, and leveraging tools for improved food justice and community engagement for food security.   https://www.jeffcofoodpolicy.org/ javier@jeffcofpc.org

This week Authentically Detroit sat down with nurse and life coach, Patrice Wilson-Graham!Charity Dean joined Orlando as guest host for our final celebration of the women making history in the city of Detroit. Born and raised on Detroit's east side, from a young age, Patrice faced challenges that would break even the strongest of spirits. However, armed with a desire to prove her doubters wrong, she achieved her dream of becoming a Registered Nurse (RN). Her accomplishments extend beyond the realm of healthcare as she is also a licensed minister, dedicated mentor, non-profit CEO, and powerful motivational speaker. Patrice's mission is simple yet profound - to inspire, uplift, and empower others to unleash their full potential and achieve their dreams. For more information on Patrice and her work, click here. FOR HOT TAKES:DETROIT URBAN AGRICULTURE LEADER TO HEAD SUSTAINABILITY OFFICE, SOLAR EFFORTS MOBILE HOME RESIDENTS FIGHT RENT HIKES AND DEPLORABLE CONDITIONSSupport the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Urban agriculture – essentially farming within a city – has become increasingly popular worldwide.  It is intended to make cities and urban food systems more sustainable.  There are social and nutritional benefits to urban agriculture, but its carbon footprint has not been widely studied. There are high-tech, energy-intensive forms of urban agriculture, such as vertical […]

In this episode, we welcome returning guests Patrick Kearns with Re:Source Cleveland (formerly Refugee Response) and Michael Bartunek with Ohio City Farm to update us on the exciting developments at Ohio City Farm and with its operator, Re:Source Cleveland. Rachel Ramos, who manages CSA sales for the farm, also joins us to tell us about the diverse array of fresh produce available in the 2024 CSA program and the new tiered pricing structure. We first spoke with Patrick and Michael in episode 3 two years ago. Since then, The Refugee Response has relocated, rebranded, expanded, and begun a major new initiative at Ohio City Farm: the Roundstone Pavilion. Groundbreaking for the 4,000-square-foot building will take place this year. This next-level investment will bring food to the community year-round by housing a commercial kitchen, a wash and pack station, workers' facilities, a retail hall, and more. Last year, Refugee Response rebranded to Re:Source Cleveland, honoring the organization's past 14 years of providing resources to resettled families and supporting them in becoming engaged, self-sufficient, and contributing community members. The farm is central to that mission, growing local food, community connections, and providing meaningful employement. These developments enhance other investments in the area, like the West Side market and the new Metropark taking shape just below the farm along the Cuyahoga River at Irishtown Bend. Join us as our guests update you on what's happening on the farm, in the neighborhood, and at our community table. GuestsPatrick Kearns: Executive Director, Re:Source ClevelandMichael Bartunek: Senior Farm Manager, Ohio City FarmRachel Ramos: Farm Sales and Marketing Coordinator, Ohio City FarmResourcesAbout Re:Source Cleveland rebranding Ohio City 2024 CSASupport Ohio City FarmSupport Re:Source ClevelandAbout the Roundstone PavilionFollow us: https://www.facebook.com/ecospeaksclehttps://www.instagram.com/ecospeakscleContact us:hello@ecospeakscle.com

A Sustainability Now Interview with Nathan Lou, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Mongol Tribe. Agro-ecologist Nathan Lou is Co-founder and Executive Director of San Diego-based Mongol Tribe, a 501C3 providing hands-on education and experiences with traditional and regenerative land management practices. With local resiliency as his rally cry and food sovereignty as its anthem, Nathan is all about taking back our autonomy, the ability of our communities to grow our own food and medicines with less dependency on external inputs. We talk about urban food forests and public policy, seed libraries and how to develop them, community building and cultivating connection to the land, even in a city environment. Links and resources from this episode at https://www.sustainabilitynow.global/2024/03/16/urban-food-forests-seed-libraries-as-food-sovereignty-strategies/  #UrbanFoodForests #SeedLibraries #FoodSovereignty #SustainabilityNow #CommunityResilience #RegenerativeAgriculture #LocalFoodSystems #LandStewardship #Agroecology #CommunityBuilding #UrbanAgriculture #FoodJustice #EnvironmentalEducation #PublicPolicy #SeedSaving #UrbanFarming #CommunityEmpowerment #ResilientCommunities #ConnectionToLand #AutonomousFoodProduction

Join Jonah Krochmalnek and guest Martin Schmidheiny from Boston Microgreens in this episode of Microgreens Mastery. Learn about Martin's journey from an archaeologist turned microgreens farmer, as he shares insights into daily problem-solving, team leadership, and his passion for growing food. Explore topics like cultivation practices, pest management, favorite microgreens varieties, and sustainable farming methods. Learn about unique uses for herbs, challenges in soil disposal, and potential collaborations for substrate usage. Tune in for advice on entering the industry, maintaining cleanliness in grow setups, and meeting the demand for organic microgreens. Learn more about Bostom Microgreens at: https://www.microgreens.boston/ and https://www.instagram.com/bostonmicrogreens/ FREE RESOURCES: Microgreens Mastery Growing Guide https://www.microgreensconsulting.com Starting A Microgreens Business Easily From Home Jonah.freedomfarmers.com https://www.youtube.com/@microgreensconsulting

In this week's episode, urban agriculturist Duron Chavis shares his profound insights and experiences in the realm of community-led activism. Join us as we delve into the transformative power of reclaiming land for the betterment of disinvested communities. Duron's journey embodies the essence of fostering health, happiness, self-sustainability, and economic prosperity through urban agriculture. Through his decades of experience, he sheds light on how the built environment of marginalized communities can be revitalized and thrive through land ownership initiatives. Tune in to discover the wealth of knowledge Duron offers on food justice, health equity, and the pivotal role of community activism in shaping a more just society. From practical farming tips to profound discussions on reparations through land acquisition, this episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone passionate about social and environmental change. Join us as we explore the concept of reparations through land repossession and learn how exploited communities can reclaim their autonomy and dignity through the power of agriculture and community resilience. This conversation is a beacon of hope for those seeking to build a more equitable and sustainable future for all. Episode Link(s): Duron's Website Happy Natural Festival Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @hnhn_podcast Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation Contact us: neighborhoods.podcast@gmail.com

Melissa and Wythe were honored to join The Farm Report team for this special and important series on the Farm Bill and the politics of food. Please check out the interview, and follow The Farm Report for more critical news and analysis of what's happening across all of agriculture.Despite an increasing number of farmers growing food in cities urban agriculture wasn't acknowledged in the farm bill until 2018. Lisa Held, journalist with Civil Eats and former Farm Report host provides the scoop on how the Farm Bill will impact the future of urban ag.Melissa Metrick and Wythe Marschall, co-hosts of HRN's Fields podcast, give us some perspective on urban land-access challenges and what's happening on the ground in cities across the country. And, our very own co-host Alita Kelly shares some of the urban agriculture projects she's been working on in her community.For more information on the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovation, visit the USDA website.Learn more about the NYU Urban Farm Lab and the Map N.Y.C. projects that Wythe and Melissa mentioned.Visit Civil Eats to catch the latest food system stories. The Farm Report is hosted by Leigh Ollman and Alita Kelly, produced by Leigh Ollman, Evan Flom and H Conley, and edited by Hannah Beal and H Conley. Audio engineering is by Armen Spendjian and H Conley. Music is by Breakmaster Cylinder and JangwaLearn more about the National Young Farmers Coalition here and consider becoming a member. Click here to take action on the farm bill and other important policy issues. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Fields by becoming a member!Fields is Powered by Simplecast.

Despite an increasing number of farmers growing food in cities urban agriculture wasn't acknowledged in the farm bill until 2018. Lisa Held, journalist with Civil Eats and former Farm Report host provides the scoop on how the Farm Bill will impact the future of urban ag.Melissa Metrick and Wythe Marschall, co-hosts of HRN's Fields podcast, give us some perspective on urban land-access challenges and what's happening on the ground in cities across the country. And, our very own co-host Alita Kelly shares some of the urban agriculture projects she's been working on in her community.Check out Fields here.For more information on the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovation, visit the USDA website.Learn more about the NYU Urban Farm Lab and the Map N.Y.C. projects that Wythe and Melissa mentioned.Visit Civil Eats to catch the latest food system stories. The Farm Report is hosted by Leigh Ollman and Alita Kelly, produced by Leigh Ollman, Evan Flom and H Conley, and edited by Hannah Beal and H Conley. Audio engineering is by Armen Spendjian and H Conley. Music is by Breakmaster Cylinder and JangwaLearn more about the National Young Farmers Coalition here and consider becoming a member. Click here to take action on the farm bill and other important policy issues. The Farm Report is Powered by Simplecast.

The city of Detroit in the United States has a lot of vacant space – as much as a quarter of residential, commercial and industrial sites lie unused today. In this programme Ruth Alexander meets the people who are growing food in their neighbourhoods, creating urban farms and community gardens where houses once stood. Mark Covington is the founder of Georgia Street Community Collective, and Tyson Gersh is the co-founder of the Michigan Urban Farming Initiative. Ruth learns why so much land stands empty from the city's official historian Jamon Jordan. Jamon explains the role of the automobile industry in bringing jobs and people to Detroit in the early 1900s, and the circumstances that led to decades of population decline, job losses and debt for the city government, culminating in bankruptcy in 2013. Tepfirah Rushdan is the newly appointed, first Director of Urban Agriculture for the city of Detroit. She explains how she hopes to bring urban farmers and politicians together to find a way for food to be grown alongside new developments as investment returns to the city. If you'd like to contact the programme you can email thefoodchain@bbc.co.uk Presented by Ruth Alexander. Produced by Beatrice Pickup. (Image: the Michigan Urban Farming Initiative a farm in downtown Detroit, surrounded by roads and buildings. Credit: Michelle and Chris Gerard/BBC)

Wythe chats with NYC educator Vicki Sando about her years of research into green roofs—especially those on schools—and her creation of the illustrated book What is a Green Roof? Vicki created the book to help kids and adults understand the benefits of green roofs, including to urban farmers. We talk about her own work to green the roof of one school in New York, how green roofs help kids learn across subjects, and how some of our favorite green roofs function. This is an excellent introduction to the topic for all listeners, young and young-at-heart! Here are links to resources that Vicki mentions during the episode:• www.educationalgreenroofs.org• www.greenroofsnyc.com• www.grownyc.org• www.cretf.org• www.kidsfightclimatechange.org• www.ps41.org/m/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=357954&type=dHeritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Fields by becoming a member!Fields is Powered by Simplecast.

In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Felicia Bell talks with beginning farmer Violet Keys about the journey that took her from a career in the military to beginning Synergy in the Garden, a 6-acre urban agriculture operation in Jackson, Mississippi. Violet discusses overcoming her nervousness as she begins her farm – where she plans to grow medicinal herbs, cut flowers, and other crops. She and Felicia also talk about creating a business plan and utilizing USDA financial and planning assistance. Violet shares her dream of creating a “healing space” for veterans that is also an asset to her community. Related ATTRA Resources:·        Financing Your Farm: Guidance for Beginning Farmers·        Selling to Local and Regional Markets: Barriers and Opportunities for Beginning Farmers·        Veteran Resources·        Farm Start-Up·        Farmer Well-BeingContact Felicia Bell at feliciab@ncat.org.  Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.  You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.  

In this episode of Voices from the Field, urban farmer Pasha Angelle of Healing Den Farms in Houston, Texas, discusses how farming realities led her to shift gears and produce microgreens literally in-house rather than crops out in the field in the brutal Texas climate. This risk-management decision has expanded her experience and led her to a new customer base.  This podcast is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development.This podcast was also made possible in part by funding from the Southern RiskManagement Education Center, USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture,through the University of Arkansas.  Related ATTRA Resources: ·        Urban Agriculture ·        Local Food Systems Other Resources: ·        Healing Den Contact Justin Duncan at justind@ncat.org.  Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content ofthis podcast.  You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.  

Charlie and Heather riff on the infectious and inspiring presentation from teacher, educator, author, speaker, and urban farmer Stephen Ritz, founder of the Green Bronx Machine, during the World Business Forum in NYC. They delve into Ritz's journey of personal transformation and his mission to empower students through healthy living and education. Ritz's relentless passion and energy captivated the audience, and his work in the South Bronx has expanded to impact schools nationwide. Heather reflects on the profound impact of Ritz's message, prompting her to consider her own contributions to making a difference. The episode highlights the tremendous achievements of the Green Bronx machine in rescuing and delivering thousands of pounds of food, along with the positive outcomes on students' health, education, and family lives. From the Mission of the Green Bronx Machine: "The Green Bronx Machine builds healthy, equitable, and resilient communities through inspired education, local food systems, and 21st Century workforce development." They are dedicated to cultivating minds and harvesting hope, and their school-based model uses urban agriculture aligned to key school performance indicators to grow healthy students and healthy schools and to transform communities that are fragmented and marginalized into neighborhoods that are inclusive and thriving. Resources: Green Bronx Machine - https://greenbronxmachine.org/  Green Bronx Machine 2022 Impact Report - https://greenbronxmachine.org/2022-impact-report/  Stephen Ritz - https://stephenritz.com/  This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iKfIQGDVDAU    We hope you enjoy this episode and subscribe to our podcast for a new story each week. Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com  for more episodes.