Topic: Urban Farming

Resistance is a Garden
A Painted Bride project combines urban farming, art and education to empower Black and Brown Philadelphians to grow their own futures
By James Peterson
Earth Day Philadelphia Guide
More than 50 years after the holiday began, there are more reasons — and more ways — than ever to combat climate change, right here in Philly
By Lauren McCutcheon and Christina Griffith
Generation Change Philly: The Urban Farmer
An irrepressible leader of today’s urban farming movement in Philadelphia, Christa Barfield builds individual and community health from the ground up
By Christina Griffith
Business for Good: The Kitchen Garden Series
A former costume designer is now working to upend the textiles industry and revive an old Philly tradition by producing local linen
By Courtney DuChene
Foodizen: Composting in the City
Philadelphians dump 400,000 tons of food and yard scraps into the landfill every year. A city community composting pilot is working to put that waste to good use
By Katherine Rapin
Foodizen: Bee the Change
Protecting bees is critical to preserving our food supply. Some 50,000 rooftop bees, including ones in the evolving Spring Arts District, are doing a small part of what Philly needs
By Jason Wilson
Foodizen: Generation Urban Farmers
W.B. Saul, the largest agricultural school in the country, trains students in the art of farming. Yes, even in the city
By Jason Wilson
Ideas We Should Steal: What’s Good in the Agrihood?
Detroiters are transforming empty acreage into an urban farming community. Could it work in Philly?
By Quinn O'Callaghan