urban agriculture

The Department of Agriculture seeks members for a new advisory committee on urban agriculture. The committee is part of a broader effort to focus on the needs of urban farmers. The 12-person committee will advise the Secretary of Agriculture on the development of policies and outreach relating to urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural production practices and identify any barriers to urban

Researchers at Oregon State University have determined that urban areas can be a host to a wide variety of bees, and that cities can play a critical role in benefitting pollinators.   Gail Langellotto said cities can be biodiversity hot spots.  ...

Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich) has introduced an Urban Agriculture Bill that she hopes will open up economic opportunity and provide access to healthy foods.   The legislation would help urban farmers with their unique needs through new resources and flexibility of existing USDA programs.  ...