In the face of accelerating urbanization, climate challenges, and increasing demand for sustainable food systems, Shanghai has laid out a bold and forward-looking strategy to transform its agricultural landscape. At the heart of this transformation lies the Shanghai Modern Facility Agriculture Master Plan (2024โ2035), a comprehensive policy blueprint designed to guide the city’s agricultural…
Chicago is home to hundreds of urban farms and gardens, growing fresh produce for communities in need. Some are nestled in public parks, while others are maintained by neighborhood organizations, but only a handful resemble the urban farm operated by nonprofit organization Plant Chicago. The entire farm is housed inside a renovated 20th-century firehouse. Just…