John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture Global, Economics, Sustainability, World Hunger, Urban Farming, World Population,
The Future of Urban Agriculture …
foresight.arup.com/perspectives: “It is predicted that food production across the world will need to increase by around 25% by 2050. Coupled with growing urbanisation, restrictions in available agricultural land and climate change impacts, this leaves a large challenge to address.“It is estimated that 80% of all food will be consumed in cities by 2050, so future […]
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Organic, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Vertical Farming, Urban Farming,
Vertical urban farm 'Ortaliza' opens Kingsville storefront
A Kingsville farm is celebrating its grand opening Friday, but it’s not your typical, sprawling set-up.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soil Health, Education U.S. NorthEast, Economics, Urban Farming, Regenerative Agriculture, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),
Study Finds Plants Would Grow Well in Solar Cell Greenhouses
You can definitely grow plants (and make electricity) in a greenhouse made of see-through solar panels.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture US, Vegetables, Food/Nutrition, Gardening, Sustainability, Urban Farming,
Community Supported Agriculture - The Reader
The last year has done a great deal for exposing and demonstrating the weak links in the food supply chain Americans are reliant upon, but that reliance is a relative blip in our collective agricultural history. Prior to our parents’ generation, the word “farmer” didn’t conjure images of hazmat-suited hothouse workers, and “fresh fruit” didn’t […]
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soil Health, Education U.S. NorthEast, Hobby Farming, Gardening, Urban Farming,
There are different ways to test your soil | Detroit Lakes Tribune
The Detroit Lakes Tribune has begun featuring a gardening column, courtesy of the Becker County Master Gardeners. The Master Gardener program is offered by the University of Minnesota Extension Service. If you have an interest in plants and gardening and would enjoy sharing that interest with others, apply at the Becker County Extension Office to become a volunteer Master Gardener.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture US, Gardening, Urban Farming, Coronavirus/COVID,
The miracle of a tiny seed
TOWNSEND — There is nothing like the taste of homegrown vegetables, herbs, and fruits and even though we have a few more months before we can plant in the ground, it is never too late to star…
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture US, Hobby Farming, Urban Farming, Government / Policies,
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Organic, Beekeeping, Beyond Organic , Gardening, Urban Farming,
Return home inspires plan for Redondo Beach community garden
Brianna Egan had to leave Redondo Beach to realize some things about her beloved home city: the general lack of environmental awareness, for example, and the fact that there are 1.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture US, Organic, Agriculture Global, Fruit, Sustainability, Research, Urban Farming, Education,
Ohio Controlled Environment Agriculture Center to hold Soilless Strawberry School
The Ohio State University will hold a workshop focusing on greenhouse strawberry production in March. Soilless Strawberry School Greenhouse-focused Track Learn all you need to grow strawberries in …
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