Category Archives: Urban

The Ice Cream Rises to the Top at Fox Meadows Farms

Posted on June 7, 2024 by cassiebable

By Kimberly Merlau, FSA, Pennsylvania   The Fox family of Fox Meadows Farms in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, is owned and operated by brothers Chad and Corey Fox, their wives, Krista and Andrea, and their parents, Bob and Ruthie. This generational farm demonstrates … Continue reading →

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Urban Youth Loan Borrower Grows Lettuce and a Passion for Hydroponics

Posted on May 10, 2024 by cassiebable

By Shantelle Turner, Management and Program Analyst, USDA Farm Service Agency Trinity Waguespack is an 11-year-old urban farmer in Lafayette, Louisiana. When she’s not tackling her schoolwork, Trinity is busy growing lettuce in her three hydroponic garden towers. Through precision … Continue reading →

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