Small Farms

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Louisville Builds Food Hub 2.0

Unlike conventional food hubs, Louisville's planned $50 million FoodPort will gather and 'incubate' regional food businesses. The hope is to breathe life into the area's struggling small farms.

April 11, 2015 - CityLab

Small Farms Growing On Top of New York Schools

Green roofs are growing on the tops of schools in New York City, where small farms are being integrated into the curriculum.

May 20, 2010 - The Architect's Newspaper

Infrastructure the Limiting Factor for Local Food Movement

The local food movement is growing in popularity, but a lack of related agricultural and processing infrastructure is holding back its spread.

March 31, 2010 - The New York Times

Small Farming: It Takes A Village

Local food and small farming are part of a growing food trend in the U.S. But, as Steph Larsen writes, the trend is going to need more infrastructure down the supply chain to sustain itself

January 7, 2010 - Grist

Small Gardens Have Room to Grow

Small farms are getting some attention from the Obama Administration, but what's still holding them back is the proper infrastructure, according to this piece from Citiwire.

March 30, 2009 - Citiwire

Pro-Environment Urbanites Go Rural For Real

For years, hipsters have sported trucker hats and rootsy fashion with a back-to-the-earth vibe. Now, some young professionals are heading back to the farm for real -- and taking their organic, pro-environment values with them.

May 22, 2008 - The New York Times

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