From Empty Lots to Thriving Plots: Urban Farming Expert Explains What Works
By Anne Craig, Seedstock
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Uncommon Nonprofit Embraces Urban Agriculture to Break Cycle of Poverty
By Anne Craig, Yardfarmers blog
In 2011, Nancy Mintie, founder of Claremont, CA-based Uncommon Good saw in urban agriculture an opportunity to help fulfill her organization’s mission to break intergenerational poverty cycles and give people the tools to lift themselves up.
On a Mission to Green Our Nation’s Capitol: A Q&A With Rooftop Roots
By Anne Craig, Yardfarmers blog
For urban farmers, clever space utilization is key, especially in a major city like Washington D.C., where planners estimate there will be a need for 200 million square feet of new housing by 2040.