Urban Agriculture /tags/urban-agriculture Urban Agriculture en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:27:38 GMT An urban farm in north St. Louis is producing more than fresh produce /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-02-12/an-urban-farm-in-north-st-louis-is-producing-more-than-fresh-produce Antajuan Adams is the owner and co-director of New Roots Urban Farm in north St. Louis. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:27:38 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-02-12/an-urban-farm-in-north-st-louis-is-producing-more-than-fresh-produce Jada Jones Illinois farms receive $1.8 million to produce and distribute food across the state /economy-business/2024-03-25/illinois-farms-receive-1-8-million-to-produce-and-distribute-food-across-the-state Grants were awarded to farms across Illinois — including Saint Jacob-based DeMange Family Farms, which will use $106,000 to build an energy-efficient produce packing and storage building. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-03-25/illinois-farms-receive-1-8-million-to-produce-and-distribute-food-across-the-state Alex Abbeduto Missouri is implementing tax credits to boost urban farming /2023-12-27/missouri-is-implementing-tax-credits-to-boost-urban-farming A new program provides tax credits to Missouri farmers looking to start or expand their operations. The state says it could also help address food insecurity. Wed, 27 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /2023-12-27/missouri-is-implementing-tax-credits-to-boost-urban-farming Wayne Pratt Missouri trains future farmers as interest in indoor agriculture grows /economy-business/2023-12-24/missouri-trains-future-farmers-as-interest-in-indoor-agriculture-grows Students are learning about aquaponics and hydroponics at Ranken Technical College in Troy, Missouri. Nearly double-digit growth is expected in the indoor farming industry over the next decade, but high energy costs remain a challenge. Sun, 24 Dec 2023 14:39:01 GMT /economy-business/2023-12-24/missouri-trains-future-farmers-as-interest-in-indoor-agriculture-grows Teagan King Children create fantasy urban gardens in new exhibit at Missouri Botanical Garden /education/2023-08-03/children-create-fantasy-urban-gardens-in-new-exhibit-at-missouri-botanical-garden Garden staff hope St. Louis-area students will see plants in a new light after imagining an urban garden to give back to their communities. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 19:31:04 GMT /education/2023-08-03/children-create-fantasy-urban-gardens-in-new-exhibit-at-missouri-botanical-garden Kate Grumke St. Louis urban farms to receive $350,000 in ARPA funds /economy-business/2023-02-01/st-louis-urban-farms-to-receive-350-000-in-arpa-funds An urban farming organization received $350,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to support urban farmers in north St. Louis County and address accessibility to healthy food. Wed, 01 Feb 2023 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2023-02-01/st-louis-urban-farms-to-receive-350-000-in-arpa-funds Britny Cordera Midwest cities have plenty of vacant lots. So why can't urban farmers buy that land? /health-science-environment/2022-11-15/midwest-cities-have-plenty-of-vacant-lots-so-why-cant-urban-farmers-buy-that-land Urban farmers are trying to buy vacant lots for their farms to bring fresh, healthy food and green space to their neighborhoods, but they face challenges in acquiring that land. Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2022-11-15/midwest-cities-have-plenty-of-vacant-lots-so-why-cant-urban-farmers-buy-that-land Eva Tesfaye Missouri grant targets food insecurity, but urban farmers complain of high upfront costs /economy-business/2022-08-01/missouri-grant-targets-food-insecurity-but-urban-farmers-complain-of-high-upfront-costs The Missouri Department of Agriculture has opened applications for a grant for urban farmers who tackle food insecurity in their communities. While grants are crucial for urban farms, some find this one to be inaccessible. Mon, 01 Aug 2022 14:52:12 GMT /economy-business/2022-08-01/missouri-grant-targets-food-insecurity-but-urban-farmers-complain-of-high-upfront-costs Eva Tesfaye Local florists at Urban Buds tackle waste and share spring planting tips /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-04-05/local-florists-at-urban-buds-tackle-waste-and-share-spring-planting-tips The Dutchtown florists are determined to make their industry less wasteful — and help home gardeners learn tips and tricks in the process. Wed, 06 Apr 2022 22:44:00 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-04-05/local-florists-at-urban-buds-tackle-waste-and-share-spring-planting-tips Kayla Drake Bonus: Urban Farmers /podcast/we-live-here/2021-04-23/bonus-urban-farmers We wanted to share the stories of the people who are at the heart of the environmental justice movement: urban farmers. In St. Louis, urban farmers have made great strides and continue to educate the next generation about the importance of growing their own food. In this bonus episode, we visit an urban farm, then hear from a food justice director advocating for a healthier environment and the founder of a nonprofit that provides equitable access to food, education, and employment. Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:12:33 GMT /podcast/we-live-here/2021-04-23/bonus-urban-farmers Lauren Brown, Jia Lian Yang