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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Organic, Vegetables, Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, Urban Farming, Regenerative Agriculture,

Fresh lettuce grown and sold year-round in South Bend

Believe it or not, South Bend is the perfect place to grow lettuce year-round. Pure Green Farms has just built a massive hydroponic greenhouse on Calvert Street in South Bend and the company is growing fresh lettuce inside. Several varieties of the leafy greens are already in the produce aisle of some local supermarkets.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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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. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Organic, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Vertical Farming, Urban Farming,
John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Education U.S. NorthEast, Economics, Urban Farming, Regenerative Agriculture, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),
John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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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. John LaRose Jr.
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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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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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