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Consumption-Op-ed

Opinion: To Make a Real Impact on Climate Change, We Must Move Beyond the Carbon Footprint

Focusing on just one emissions metric minimizes all the other benefits of actions like urban agriculture.

by Laney Siegner
Consumption-Article

Composting Makes Sense. Why Don’t More Cities Do It?

From small, backyard bins to municipality-run programs, compost is a great way to divert waste from landfills. So, why aren’t there more public programs available?

by Emily Baron Cadloff
Consumption-Resources

Map: Who Composts?

Does your city offer compost? Help us fill in our map of the US and Canada, and let us know what your municipality does with food waste.

by Emily Baron Cadloff
Food-Article

If Montreal Can Feed Itself Year-Round, More Cities Can

Montreal is the world capital of urban agriculture, proving that winter weather is no reason to stop eating locally.

by Kathleen Willcox
Farm-Op-ed

Opinion: Farmers Are Dropping Out Because They Can’t Access Land. Here’s How the Next Farm Bill Could Stop the Bleeding.

It’s crucial that the next farm bill includes the Increasing Land Access, Security, and Opportunities Act. Here’s why. 

by Carly Boyer
Consumption-Op-ed

Opinion: European Farmers Are Standing Up to Free Trade—Will US Farmers?

As farmer protests continue across Europe, here’s what American producers could learn from the demonstrations.

by Anthony Pahnke
Farm-Explainer

Three Takeaways from the USDA Census of Agriculture

The 2022 Census of Agriculture was released this week, reporting increased farm profits but decreased farmland. Vilsack calls the data “a wakeup call.”

by Modern Farmer
Butter avocados.
Food-Explainer

Why We Can’t Get Mexico’s Butter Avocados in the US

Trade restrictions between several Mexican states and the US mean many of the best ingredients don’t make their way across the border.

by Ashlen Wilder
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Farm-On The Ground

On the Ground With Local Governments Prioritizing Urban Ag

More and more cities are creating positions in local government for directors of urban agriculture.

by Lena Beck
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