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Is This Chicago Indoor Vertical Farm the Future of Agriculture?

A new indoor vertical farming venture in Chicago seeks to change agricultural production by harnessing technology.

August 15, 2019 - Chicago Tribune

Departure of USDA's No. 2 Official Deals Blow to Sustainable Agriculture

In an essay for Grist, Tom Laskawy laments the departure of deputy secretary Kathleen Merrigan, the Obama administration's "most powerful supporter of local and organic foods," from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

March 25, 2013 - Grist

A New Direction for New Urbanists

At the 18th Annual Congress for New Urbanists, Andres Duany announced 'Agrarian Urbanism' as his new planning emphasis. He believes that the success of New Urbanism has stultified its progress and reduced its potential.

June 15, 2010 - Fast Company

Sustainable Urban Farming Through Aquaponics

Aquaponics offer urbanites a new way to farm sustainably in space- and resource-poor areas.

February 22, 2010 - The New York Times

Fish: the Future of Urban Farming

Cityscape Farms has developed a new technique for farming fish along with vegetables in combined urban food systems that allows them to farm in developed areas.

January 29, 2010 - Good

UnSprawl Case Study: Agritopia in Gilbert, Arizona

Crafted with a sort of evangelical "New Ruralism," the 166-acre Agritopia neighborhood east of Phoenix mixes gardens, pastures, orchards, restaurants, lush trails, and more with historically inspired homes designed to bring neighbors together.

September 24, 2009 - Terrain.org: A Journal of the Built & Natural Environments

Camelina: A Better Biofuel?

An overlooked native plant has a lot going for it as a biofuel, and wouldn't take away from food production.

August 21, 2008 - Biofuels Digest

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