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A local farmer says he’s being blocked from expanding urban farm, city disagrees
Read full article: A local farmer says he’s being blocked from expanding urban farm, city disagreesA local farmer is feeding the Springfield community through three urban farms located in the neighborhood. As Nathan Ballentine expands, he says he’s getting pushback from the city. He has been told that it’s not allowed because commercial agriculture is not allowed in the city.
Jacksonville food insecurity organizations host event on urban farming, future of food in Duval County
Read full article: Jacksonville food insecurity organizations host event on urban farming, future of food in Duval CountyThe Duval Food Policy Council and Feeding Northeast Florida are hosting a free conference style event about the future of food in Duval County on Saturday until 6 p.m.
Fighting food deserts: urban farming a solution for lack of fresh food
Read full article: Fighting food deserts: urban farming a solution for lack of fresh food12% of Americans don’t have enough access to fresh food, according to the USDA. The health impacts of eating processed junk food are too long to list.