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Seattle Legalizes Urban Farms, Denies Roosters

Seattle Legalizes Urban Farms

Thanks to new legislation that updates Seattle’s land-use codes on urban agriculture, urban farms can now legally operate. Read more »

Vote for Your Farmers’ Market

Vote for Your Farmers’ Market

American Farmland Trust is looking for the top farmers’ market in the country. Cast your vote before the end of the month. Read more »

Mobile Processing for Backyard Chickens

Mobile Processing for Chickens

With a decrease in slaughterhouses, mobile poultry processing units may be the backyard-chicken raiser’s answer to fresh meat.  Read more »

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Resources

  • Farmers' Markets

    Farmers' Markets

    Find your closest farmers' market to get the best in seasonal eating.
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  • Local CSAs

    Local CSAs

    Find local CSA farms and support your local farmer. Go now »

  • Local-food Restaurants

    Restaurant Guide

    Dining out? Do it sustainably with the Urban Farm guide to local fare. Go now »

  • Link Exchange

    Link Exchange

    If you love Urban Farm as much as we do, trade website links with us.
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  • Classifieds

    Classifieds

    Bolster your livestock and gardening tool kits from UF's classified advertisers. Go now »

  • UF Calendar

    Calendar

    Attend a sustainable-living event in your area with this guide. Go now »

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Blogs

City Stock Blog

City Stock

Keeping farm animals in the city can be a real hoot. Freelance writer Audrey Pavia takes you along ... View blog »

Judy Hausman

The Hungry Locavore

As a long-time freelance food writer, Judith Hausman has written about every aspect of food ... View blog »

Rick Gushl

Digging Italy

Rick Gush has been a staunch organic gardener since his high school days. ... View blog »

Farmer in the City

Rockin' Apartment Garden

Rockin' Apartment Garden

Location:  Lexington, KY

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The Tatooed HoneyBee

The Tatooed HoneyBee

Location:  Orange, CA

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Garden in the 'Burbs

Garden in the 'Burbs

Location:  Lexington, KY

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Green Tip of the Day

 

Grow Potatoes in Pots

“Reuse old buckets to plant potatoes. Space is important on the mini-farm, and buckets of potatoes work anywhere."

~ Jada Edwards, Grayson, Ga.