Chicago sees opportunity in urban farming
Chicago changes zoning laws to encourage more urban farming from private companies and not-for-profits.
The Chicago City Council recently eliminated the size limit of these farms, parking restrictions, fencing regulations and more
https://paigepapers.com/2011/09/21/chicagozoningforurbanfarms/
Hybrid fruits such as Pluerry, a plum and cherry breeded together, are gaining ground amongst farmers and fruit breeders alike.
As more Americans gain interest in produce and how it is source, farmers are trying to find new exotic tastes that can be charged an extra fifty cents to a dollar than traditional fruit
Flooding in North Dakota makes pasta prices go up
Pasta prices increased by 20 cents over the past few months due to heavy rain and flooding.
North Dakota, which is the nation’s top durum wheat-growing areas, lost about 1 million acres of plants due to flooding
The New York harvest for Fall might not be as fruitful
The greenmarkets will look a little bare for the upcoming Fall season.
As farmers start to recover from Hurricane Irene’s aftermath, many are finding that they won’t have supply to last during the months where they make the most income– August, September, and October
https://paigepapers.com/2011/09/06/newyorkfallharvestlookingbare/
GrowNYC sets up a donation page for farmers
Kudos to GrowNYC, a not-for-profit greenmarket organization based in
New York, for setting up a hurricane relief donation page to help farmers within the tri-state area.
GrowNYC Logo
https://paigepapers.com/2011/08/31/grownyc_donationhurricanerelief/
Upstate New York farms devastated after Hurricane Irene
NYC Greenmarkets suffer from Irene as upstate farms in New York and the New England area remain underwater.
A photo posted on Fork in the Road shows the affect area along the Schoharie and Mohawk Valley
https://paigepapers.com/2011/08/29/hurricaneirene_upstatefarmsflooded/
Greenmarket gives youth exposure to produce
Greenmarket expands Youthmarket locations in New York City.
The youthmarket, which started in July of this year, has grown to 12 markets that are now operating in all 5 boroughs
Urban gardening goes up around the city
Trending Now: More urban gardens sprouting in New York City
New York City’s Goat Town restaurant in the East Village sources ingredients from their own backyard garden
https://paigepapers.com/2011/08/23/newyorkcity_urbangardening/
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