Local Food

Urban Agriculture Putting Down Roots In Central Cities

9 May 2008 - 1:00pm
The New York Times

Urban farms are popping up in New York and elsewhere, providing residents with access to fresh, affordable produce.

City Explores Ways To Provide Access To Healthy Food

1 May 2008 - 12:00pm
Seattle Post Intelligencer

Seattle's new local food initiative will try to help provide access to health, fresh food in neighborhoods that are a long walk or bus ride from a supermarket.

Front Yard Farming

22 April 2008 - 2:00pm
Wall Street Journal

A few eco-conscious -- and business savvy -- suburbanites are ripping up their lawns and growing vegetables to cater to the increasing demand for local produce.

Government Programs Stifle Local Farmers

5 March 2008 - 8:00am
The New York Times

Government subsidy programs designed to support the production of the four major food crops are limiting - even penalizing - small farmers' ability to meet regional demand for local fruits and vegetables.