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The Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production’s mission is to include urban, small-scale, and innovative producers in USDA’s support of American agriculture in all its forms. The Office coordinates across USDA agencies to update programs and engage with stakeholders to determine and adapt to the needs of producers.
Urban Agriculture at a Glance 2 AND INNOVATIVE PRODUCTION AGRICULTURE URBAN Are you farming or gardening in a city or suburb? From community gardens to indoor vertical farms, urban agriculture provides critical access to healthy food for local communities, as well as jobs, increased green spaces, and closer community ties.
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5 天之前 · Urban Agriculture and Innovation Production Grants initiate or expand efforts of farmers, gardeners, innovative producers, local governments, tribal communities, schools, and other stakeholders to target areas of food access; education; business and start-up costs for new farmers; and development of policies related to zoning and other needs of ...
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Urban Agriculture and Innovation Production (UAIP) competitive grants initiate or expand efforts of farmers, gardeners, citizens, government officials, schools, and other stakeholders in urban areas and suburbs.
products in urban and suburban areas. Community gardens, rooftop farms, hydroponic, aeroponic and aquaponic facilities, and vertical production are all examples of urban agriculture. Tribal communities and small towns may also be included as examples of urban agriculture. USDA Agencies and Offices with Urban . Agriculture Programs
USDA Unveils New 'Urban Agriculture Toolkit' for Urban Farmers …
2016年4月29日 · The idea for the Toolkit was originally conceived at a USDA Urban Agriculture roundtable held nearby in Baltimore last spring. A key result of that meeting was the creation of USDA's Urban Agriculture Working Group (UAWG) that has assembled an inventory of existing department resources and worked to make them more readily accessible.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Investments in Urban …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced 17 new Urban Service Centers and ten new urban county committees, as well as approximately $10.7 million in investments for the Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program and an expansion of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative, including approximately $30 million in funding availability for the ...
Urban Agriculture Grant Brings Together Diverse Urban Farms in
2023年10月4日 · In 2021, the City of Boston’s GrowBoston initiative received a $200,000 Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Grant (UAIP) to engage community members to develop priorities and recommendations in key food security neighborhoods and strengthen the city’s urban agriculture policy.
USDA Announces Inaugural Federal Advisory Committee on Urban …
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2022 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack selected 12 members to serve on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) inaugural Secretary’s Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture to provide input on policy development and to help identify barriers to urban agriculture as USDA works to promote urban farming and the economic opportunities it …
USDA Invests $14.2 Million in 52 Urban Agriculture and Innovative ...
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $14.2 million in 52 grants that support urban agriculture and innovative production. This investment, which includes American Rescue Plan Act funds, will allow grant recipients to expand access to nutritious foods, foster community engagement, increase ...