Urban Ag in the Desert
The City of Tucson is holding public meetings over May and June as part of an effort to revise the City’s zoning regulations on urban agriculture, including farmers’ markets, community gardens, urban farms, and the keeping of small animals.
Like Water for...Cotton?
Agriculture in Arizona is a $12.4 billion industry, with much of that revenue concentrated across a small number of large farmers who turn water it into, among other things, cotton. This article covers the basics of agriculture in Arizona today, and how it relates to water.
Are you a food justice advocate? If so, share this flyer!
If you haven't heard about this free film-screening, you must be lost in your overgrown zucchini patch. We'll be screening a very thought-provoking film called "A Place At the Table" later this month and we need your help promoting it!
Tips for Shopping at a Farmers’ Market
Farmers' markets are a great way to get fresh, healthy food while supporting your local farmers directly. We have some great markets in Tucson and compared to other states, we have plenty of room for future growth. But a farmers' market is different from the grocery store and even veteran shoppers could use a tip.