We are honored to learn that we were nominated for not one, but two "Common Ground" awards this month. Put together by the Metropolitan Pima Alliance, "Common Ground recognizes community leaders, projects and events with successful collaboration for the overall benefit of the community."

A few days ago, HB 2518, which makes school garden food automatically approved for use in the cafeteria, was signed into law by the governor! Thanks to you for the calls you made to our representatives in support of it.

Disturbing developments are afoot with regarding to urban agriculture. After all the hard work we've done to get this to mayor and council, there is yet again a small group of people trying to make it appear there is widespread opposition to the proposed changes.

Think you're a smarty pants when it comes to food? Here's your chance to prove it, at our (second) Food Trivia Night on September 29th at La Cocina Restaurant & Bar. Join us for trivia, live music, and delicious food and drink!

You may have heard that the City of Tucson is considering changes to the zoning code that would make it easier to practice urban agriculture. Exciting, right? Unfortunately, not everyone thinks so...