Finding purpose in educating about indoor farming . In This Podcast: We had the pleasure of talking aquaponics with Jill Shea from Trifecta Ecosystems. Trifecta Ecosystems practices sustainable farming in their aquaponics farm and educates the community to grow their own food as part of the…
By Guest Blogger: Laurie Ouding, RN – Chicago’s population of 2.7 million consists of numerous neighborhoods, varying greatly in income levels and subsequently, the health of its citizens within those neighborhoods. Food inequity in areas often referred to as food deserts, bring a plethora of health related…
Helping urban farmers grow food in other people’s yards. – Lee Perry passionately shares the progress of the Fleet Farming movement and how it is strengthening Florida communities. This collective farming movement is an awesome way for gardening novices and interns to get…
Building up a better buzz on bees – Walking by Lloyds of London with his wife Ashley, Lloyd Hardrick was intrigued by the beehives in the windows of the famous bank that shared his name. Curiosity led to research and research led to the career path that Lloyd and Ashley ventured on…
395: Karin Fields on Growing Food in the Tropics. Weathering the challenges of growing food in South Florida. Karin has over 20 years of vegetable gardening experience in South Florida…
389: Dawn Folsom on Village Farming. Healing forgotten children through gardening opportunities. Dawn is a former foster kid who chose to be a catalyst of change for young people aging…
335: Bill Bezuk on Urban Farming in Eugene. Supporting local farmers with supplies and resources. Bill opened his store the Eugene Backyard Farmer in April, 2010. There were already several…
273: Hilary Kearney On Beekeeping. Buzzing through some basics on bees, hives and honey. Hilary owns and operates Girl Next Door Honey, and is a full-time beekeeper in her home…
253: Tony Kasowski on Farm Trippin. Traveling across several states and profiling examples of amazing farms. Tony is Co-Founder and Principal Farmer at St Vincent de Paul Urban Farms in…
Almost one year ago, Asiyah, homeschooling mother of four, took her children on a field trip to visit St. Vincent de Paul’s (SVdP) Urban Farm located next to the downtown Phoenix dining room. What she didn’t anticipate was how this small plot of land that grows food to feed those in need would greatly impact the lives of her children.
