/tags/urban-farming Urban Farming en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà 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 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 /health-science-environment/2024-12-24/east-st-louis-collard-green-science-preservation-rare-varieties-leafy-green How rare collard greens stewarded by generations of southerners ended up in an East St. Louis greenhouse. Plus, how they might help feed more people amid climate change. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-12-24/east-st-louis-collard-green-science-preservation-rare-varieties-leafy-green Kate Grumke /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-10-30/st-louis-benton-park-west-tiny-house-complete After more than two years of work, the Tiny House project in St. Louis’ Benton Park West neighborhood is complete. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 21:00:20 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-10-30/st-louis-benton-park-west-tiny-house-complete Miya Norfleet /race-identity-and-faith/2024-05-29/this-south-st-louis-farm-helps-foreign-born-people-connect-to-their-homelands SEED St. Louis is helping immigrants and refugees plant and grow fruits and vegetables from their homeland on an urban farm. Immigrant farmers say the farm helps them feel connected to the land they left. Wed, 29 May 2024 17:32:51 GMT /race-identity-and-faith/2024-05-29/this-south-st-louis-farm-helps-foreign-born-people-connect-to-their-homelands Andrea Y. Henderson /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-05-16/st-louis-farmer-wants-north-city-residents-to-grow-their-food Tosha Phonix says gardens and farms empower Black communities in St. Louis. Thu, 16 May 2024 22:42:32 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-05-16/st-louis-farmer-wants-north-city-residents-to-grow-their-food Ulaa Kuziez /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 /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-11-07/urban-flower-farms-bloom-in-st-louis Urban flower farmers don’t need acres of farmland to grow beautiful crops. Tue, 07 Nov 2023 23:28:44 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-11-07/urban-flower-farms-bloom-in-st-louis Danny Wicentowski /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-03-08/leah-lee-has-a-mission-to-reconnect-black-women-to-farming Leah Lee founded Growing Food Growing People to fill a void of representation in the farming community. She’ll be instructing an eight-week class called Gardening 101. Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:04 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-03-08/leah-lee-has-a-mission-to-reconnect-black-women-to-farming Miya Norfleet /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-12-07/two-st-louisans-have-big-plans-for-a-tiny-house-and-an-urban-farm The Benton Park West Tiny House Project combines sustainability and creativity. Its developers hope to inspire others to build eco-friendly homes throughout the region. Wed, 07 Dec 2022 21:43:14 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-12-07/two-st-louisans-have-big-plans-for-a-tiny-house-and-an-urban-farm Miya Norfleet /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