This research explores saffron’s potential as a high-value, sustainable crop for Kentucky by comparing multiple growing systems and biofungicide treatments. By examining how different environments influence yield and plant health, the study offers new insights into optimizing saffron production and expanding its viability in regional agriculture.

This article explores the farm’s regenerative vision, hands-on education programs, real-world research, and the lessons it offers architects, and planners who wish to reimagine how food systems can be integrated into the built environment.

Vertical farming offers a climate-resilient approach to food production by using controlled environments to grow crops efficiently with less land and water. Despite challenges like high energy costs, its potential for food security and urban integration is rapidly expanding.

Blackwood Skyfarm at POST Houston is a pioneering 1-acre rooftop farm that enhances urban agriculture, promotes biodiversity, and fosters community education. Open daily, it offers workshops, volunteer programs, and a farmers market, serving as a model for sustainable rooftop farming.

Brooklyn Grange, a leader in urban agriculture, is expanding under new leadership. With a focus on rooftop farming, green infrastructure, and community engagement, the organization continues to transform urban spaces into biodiverse, climate-resilient ecosystems while promoting sustainability and food security.

Fenway Farms celebrates a decade of sustainability at Boston’s historic Fenway Park, producing thousands of pounds of fresh produce annually. This pioneering rooftop farm showcases how urban agriculture can thrive in unconventional spaces while enhancing community engagement and environmental stewardship.

Urban agriculture fosters ecological literacy, reconnecting city dwellers with nature. Explore how Toronto Metropolitan University’s Urban Farm cultivates sustainability, community, and hands-on learning. Read more on urban food systems and environmental awareness.