The lab consists of a research vertical farm, greenhouse space, and two walk-in growth chambers with the aim of improving the quality and availability of nutritious food for urban populations.

Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible for the program, operations must: Be located within Maricopa County. Be actively farming, ranching, or starting your farm or ranch operation. Have 5 or fewer …

Feb 3, 2025 · Additionally, when food gets buried in landfills, it decomposes and releases methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. The collaboration between Mill and the …

Healthy food is defined as food that is fresh, nutritious and grown without harming its producers or our environment. The food system comprises food from farm or producer to table or consumer. A healthy …

Mar 22, 2018 · The project would allow the City to construct and operate an agricultural education center, a two-acre working farm, and concessions where prepared food, merchandise, and other …

"My dream is to eventually open a farm-to-table restaurant and sell vegetables and fruit at farmers markets, thus I am passionate about learning from farmers and gaining knowledge about the process."

Local Food Systems A “ food system ” is a network of all the processes, people, and resources involved in getting food from the farm to your plate.

Progress on Action: The Farm to Food Banks Program, implemented by St. Mary's Food Bank, provided funds to purchase local fresh produce from Phoenix-based farmers to increase produce in food …

Al-Hamka Farm is a small family farm cultivated by Husein Al-Hamka and his wife. They grow a wide variety of produce at Spaces of Opportunity and a large greenhouse in South Phoenix. They grow …

Our efforts will lessen environmental impacts by reducing the amount of greenhouse gases entering the atmosphere while creating healthier communities and spurring economic activity. The Zero Waste …