Cooperative Models Combat Food Deserts and Provide New Markets for Local Farmers
A small town in North Dakota has taken on the problem of rural food deserts. People in the town of Bowdon, North Dakota, formed a cooperative to re-establish a grocery store in the town, and ultimately got the store re-opened. The Bowdon Community Cooperative continues to run the store. This concept deserves attention both as […]
Chicago Passes Ordinance Permitting Widespread Urban Farming
Some positive changes are on the horizon that will help urban agriculture in Chicago—and hopefully serve as a model for other cities across the country. Just this past week, Chicago’s City Council approved an amendment to the zoning code allowing for more widespread urban farming. This amendment allows for urban gardens of up to 25,000 […]