Urban Agriculture

A community can bolster its resiliency' by addressing vulnerabilities (e.g., minimizing susceptibility to harm or risk) and building adaptive capacity (e.g., expanding capability in managing, anticipating, or responding to shocks).

Whatupdoe! That was the enthusiastic and distinctly Detroit greeting that welcomed more than 500 attendees to the city often considered the mecca of urban agriculture in the U.S.

Are you an urban grower looking to improve the sustainability of your farm? If so, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) may be able to help you achieve your conservation goals. NRCS is a federal agency focused on implementing on-farm conservation across agricultural operations.

The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) Urban Agriculture Grant Program, 2023 is an exclusive and competitive funding opportunity designed to support and elevate agriculture in urban areas across California.

On August 25th, UCCE's Urban Ag & Food Systems Program tabled, paneled and supported the 8th Annual Food, Faith and Farms Conference in San Rafael, CA, hosted by Interfaith Sustainable Food Collaborative.