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Insights from the USDA Report and Our Regenerative Farming Gathering

The latest USDA report on household food security in 2022 paints a concerning picture for the United States. With 12.8% of households...

The Food Literacy Project: Youth-Driven Agriculture Transforming Louisville, KY

In a corner of Louisville, Kentucky, a remarkable project is changing the community from the ground up—literally. The Shawnee People’s...

Community Farms: Local Initiatives, National Impacts on Food Insecurity

As of mid-2023, 26.5 million Americans are grappling with food insecurity, a figure that has reached its highest point since December...

Nurturing Well-being: The Impact of Community Farming on Children and Families

Imagine your child coming home from school, cheeks flushed from play, and instead of reaching for a processed snack from the cupboard,...

The Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative: A Model for Community Empowerment

The Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative (DSNI) is a community-based organization located in the Roxbury and Dorchester neighborhoods of...

Community-Based Farming: A Path to Food Security

Community-based farming is all about local people growing food for their communities.

How Community-Based Farming Complements Prison Reform Efforts

Perhaps most significantly, community-based farming can offer a unique opportunity for formerly incarcerated individuals.