Are you an urban grower looking to improve the sustainability of your farm? If so, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) may be able to help you achieve your conservation goals. NRCS is a federal agency focused on implementing on-farm conservation across agricultural operations. NRCS provides America’s farmers and ranchers with financial and technical…
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Las Vegas, NV – Indoor Ag-Con, the largest show dedicated to controlled environment agriculture (CEA) , is the place to find the latest trends shaping the future of farming. Come March 11-12, farmers, growers, ag tech leaders, suppliers, advocates and enthusiasts will converge at Westgate Las Vegas to experience an expanded Expo Hall with 200+ exhibiting companies offering the most cutting-edge…
Photo by Bobby Born This is a post by a talented urban designer and architect Prisca Arosio from MELITA STUDIO. “Amsterdam is in demand, increasing in size by around 11,000 inhabitants per year. The City of Amsterdam wants to facilitate this growth and at the same time reduce pressure on the housing market. By 2025,…
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Editor’s Note: This is the sixth and final post in our theme for February 2025, “Celluloid City,” which explores the role of and interplay between cities and film. You can see all posts from the theme here. By Victoria Timpanaro October 1, 1968 was the world premiere of George A. Romero’s Night of the Living…
Photos and text by Francesca D’Angelo, CC-BY-NC 4.0 2025 Sustainability mood board (2020, Francesca D’Angelo) From top left: Balenciaga’s koala hoodie (“Balenciaga Australia Bushfire Disaster Koala Hoodie”. Balenciaga. June 15, 2020. www.balenciaga.com). Made in Italy tags for two children’s dresses. Made in India 100% Modal (cellulosic material). Viscose and Polyamide (at least one lesser evil?). The…
This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars and ebooks. Become A Member This story was co-published with Overstory, an online newsroom covering the systems and solutions behind Hawai‘i’s most pressing issues. For the last year and a half, Chase Hasegawa and…
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Alison Stewart, the Bicycle Mayor of Toronto, is well-known for cycling advocacy and her commitment to making Canada’s largest city more bike-friendly for all. Recently, she announced the formation of a new initiative aimed at addressing a significant gap in the city’s bike community: the underrepresentation of women, trans, and femme cyclists. This new group,…
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The art community is in a state of reflection following the recent auction of Banksy’s “Crude Oil (Vettriano),” which sold for an impressive £4.3 million at Sotheby’s on 4th March, 2025. The sale has garnered significant attention not only for its remarkable outcome but also for the poignant timing surrounding the auction: the original artist,…
Boys love sports, and I respect their utmost passion in supporting their favorite team. But no matter how hardcore it can be, I admit that this is a department that will never excel. However, I suggest an exemption when we talk about their uniform, like a good quality rugby shirt. With a little bit of…
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865: Kane Wilton on Seeds, Community, and Regenerative Growth. Transforming our communities through seeds. In This Podcast: Kane Wilton, an organic farmer, garden designer, and seed enthusiast, co-founded the 1904 Project in Salem, Oregon, to connect and empower individuals toward regenerative and local food. His gardening journey began with growing flowers for his wife, eventually…
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