Urban Agriculture Resources
2024 KEDA Annual Meeting
Community Scene 2024 KEDA Annual Meeting 2024-05-15 See the highlights from the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance event at Clearwater Casino Resort. READ MORE
USDA Seeks Members for Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for four positions on the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. USDA will accept nominations until July 7, 2024. The 12-member Committee, which first convened in March 2022,…
Permission to Start Dreaming Foundation
Nonprofit Spotlight Permission to Start Dreaming Foundation 2024-05-14 Our Nonprofit Spotlight this month highlights the work that the Permission to Start Dreaming Foundation does in support of local military members, veterans and first responders. READ MORE
University of Florida Greenhouse 101 Starts June 3 Online!
Greenhouse 101 starts on June 3 and is the first 2024 course in the award-winning Greenhouse Training Online series from the University of Florida IFAS Extension (UF). If you have grower staff who will benefit from extra training or if…
USDA: Urban Youth Loan Borrower Grows Lettuce and a Passion for Hydroponics
Did you know the the USDA Farm Service Agency provides opportunities for young entrepreneurs to acquire experience and education in agriculture-related skills. These loans provide up to $5,000 for people 10 to 20 years old. Youth loans can be used to start…
UF/IFAS researchers work to make beer hops a Florida crop
Photo above: UF students engage in sensory training for Thompson-Witrick’s study, learning how to identify certain smells emanating from the shredded hops. (by Tyler Jones, UF/IFAS) Although plenty of Florida’s craft brewers advertise their libations as brewed with state-grown ingredients,…
Recipe for Taco Mac and Cheese
Recipe for Taco Mac and Cheese 2024-05-13 Spice up weeknights with this easy but better-for-you mac and cheese recipe (complete with extra protein and veggies). READ MORE
Nominees unveiled of GreenTech Innovation & Concept Awards 2024
GreenTech Amsterdam is pleased to announce that 6 from the 47 submissions have been nominated, in 2 categories – ‘Innovation’ and ‘Concept’ – for the GreenTech Innovation & Concept Awards 2024. According to the jury, the rapid adoption of data science…
Three Rescued Steer Friends Stay Together Thanks to our Farm Animal Adoption Network
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Duck Predators: How to Protect Ducks from Weasels
Learn How to Discourage this Persistent Predator & Protect Your Flock The post Duck Predators: How to Protect Ducks from Weasels appeared first on Hobby Farms.