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Future of food: The world’s biggest rooftop urban farm is now bearing fruit

July 29, 2020 by Amelia Buckley

In the summer of 2019, we published a story about a rooftop urban farm being constructed in Paris that was set to be the biggest in the world. Now, nearly a year later, the world’s largest urban rooftop farm has started to bear fruit. Strawberries, to be precise: small, intensely … [Read more...] about Future of food: The world’s biggest rooftop urban farm is now bearing fruit

Greenspot finds community nutrition solutions California’s bountiful backyards

July 29, 2020 by Amelia Buckley

Southern California’s mild climate and fertile soil make it an ideal habitat for the multitude of fruit trees that dot its landscape. Now, Santa Barbara-based Greenspot is looking to share the produce riches and promote nutritious local food with its harvesting and hosting … [Read more...] about Greenspot finds community nutrition solutions California’s bountiful backyards

Got milk? These shirts made from spoiled dairy sure do

July 21, 2020 by Amelia Buckley

You know the saying there’s no use crying over spilled milk? Well for LA-based startup Mi Terro, spilled milk truly is a new opportunity. The company is using biotechnology to turn a portion of the 128 million tons of milk wasted every year into sustainable fibers for … [Read more...] about Got milk? These shirts made from spoiled dairy sure do

12 steps for cultivating backyard permaculture

July 8, 2020 by Amelia Buckley

Have you always wanted to have your own garden but thought you didn’t have enough room? Think again. With permaculture, you can have sustainability and self-reliance by creating managed ecosystems in your yard, no matter how small.  In this story shared with us by an Optimist … [Read more...] about 12 steps for cultivating backyard permaculture

Demand for community supported agriculture has never been higher

May 13, 2020 by Amelia Buckley

Recently, we’ve highlighted the rise of microgrid food systems and the movement towards buying local to address the resiliency challenges of COVID-19. Farm to table community-supported agriculture (CSA) programs are another aspect of local economies thriving as the pandemic … [Read more...] about Demand for community supported agriculture has never been higher

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