Urban Farming on a Different Scale Many of you know that this past January I moved out of the Urban Farm. What you may not know is that I am exploring how we can significantly grow the Urban Farming conversation bigger in the world. Not to worry though, The Urban Farm is in GREAT hands…
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A Request from Greg Peterson to Help Build our Local Economy Many of you know about my deep commitment to building our local economy and the local food system. In the process there are many local hero’s that have created significant change in food and local business. During my time at ASU from 1999 to…
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The Urban Farm in The State Press The State Press, the official publication Arizona State University writes about the burgeoning Urban Farming movement in Phoenix and how alumnus at ASU are catalysts for it! Greg Peterson is interviewed about inspiring the next generation through his course Sustainable Food and Farms taught to ASU Sustainability students. He…
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Urban Orcharding – Growing Your Own Fruit Trees When you think of an orchard, do you envision acres of perfectly spaced apple trees and workers on ladders picking the fruit with harvest colors in the background? Are you then discouraged because you realize you don’t have the property to produce a bountiful harvest to delight…
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Creating Healthy Soil – A Simple Primer During our tours and classes over the past month I have chatted a LOT about the importance of healthy soil. The five components of healthy soil are water, air space, dirt (broken down rock), organic material and everything that is alive in the soil. Typically our desert soils…
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Becoming an Urban Farmer We are in the mist of a revolution. A food revolution to transform our industrial food system into local food systems that grow healthy, ripe in season food, provide local jobs and build community. There are many ways to participate from shopping at your local farmers market and supporting your local farmer…
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“The Rise of Urban Farming” – The Urban Farm in Christian Science Monitor Christian Science Monitor discusses the increasing popularity of Urban Farming in the US. “”Urban farming’s trendy frugality is drawing converts in an age of economic uncertainty.” Amongst other farms in the country, the article describes the Urban Farm as an oasis in…
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Jump Start Your Garden featured in the Arizona Republic The Urban Farm was featured in The Arizona Republic this week! While promoting our Jump Starting Your Fall Garden talk at Changing Hands, Greg gives some tips on starting your own backyard garden, living more sustainably, and staying educated. The article also mentions our workshops, courses, and mini book series! Check…
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ValleyCrest Takes on Water Management with Greg Peterson ValleyCrest writer Martha Golea talks with Greg about Water Harvesting in the desert. Together, they debunk common myths about harvesting water including how difficult it really is and the results it produces in the desert. The answers might surprise you! Check it out HERE
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Getting that much closer to my food! I’m not a vegetarian which surprises some people given my stand about a greener world. But I am not one to be completely one thing or another. I don’t take on any one thing completely. That being said I take many opportunities to eat a vegetarian diet. However…
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