Michael Levenston

1 week ago | cityfarmer.info | Michael Levenston

During the Second World War, getting the most from your little plot of land was crucial. This film, produced by the Ministry of Agriculture in 1941, explains how to prepare an area of ground for growing your veg, and shows why not having space is simply no excuse. See excellent six minute video here. Share this post: on Twitter on Facebook on LinkedIn

1 week ago | cityfarmer.info | Graham Dowers |Michael Levenston

Fleet Farming, a bike-powered urban farming program, is transforming residential lawns into micro farms in underserved areas. By: Graham DowersNew 6May 3rd 2025Excerpt:TULSA, Okla. –More than 17 million Americans live in food deserts, which are areas with limited access to fresh, affordable produce. Rising temperatures and crop damage are making the problem worse, but a grassroots initiative is offering a solution.

1 week ago | cityfarmer.info | Michael Levenston

Malvern Urban Farm currently supports 17 farmers in Toronto’s east endBy Sarah PetzCBC NewsMay 03, 2025Excerpt:“Expanding the farm will allow us to increase that impact, creating more farming businesses and growing more food locally.”The expansion represents a nearly 50 per cent growth for the urban farm. It was made possible with help from the City of Toronto and provincial government, which helped the resource centre secure the land.

2 weeks ago | cityfarmer.info | Natasha Chiam |Michael Levenston

The City quietly discontinued the program. Citing a need to focus on “core services” and limit tax increases, the cut is expected to save a little over $40,000. (The City Farm was also eliminated.)By Natasha ChiamEdifyApril 29, 2025Excerpt:For 25 years, Front Yards in Bloom — those cheerful yellow signs honouring the work of proud green thumbs — have felt like little love letters blooming across Edmonton’s boulevards.

2 weeks ago | cityfarmer.info | Michael Levenston

Instead of letting urban sprawl consume productive land, we could design cities and towns with rooftop gardens, vertical farms and hi-tech indoor systemsBy Isabella MendoncaNewsroomApr 29, 2025Excerpt:This isn’t just an environmental or economic matter – it’s a social one too. Urban agriculture offers opportunities for education, community building, and public health.