Footprint Magazine
Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture
How to Keep Tomato Plants Alive
Photos and description courtesy of Adam Saunders, of the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture. A massive heat wave has settled in over much of the country. This creates challenges for all people, but especially gardeners. Tomatoes are a staple crop for gardeners but the hot weather can cause the flowers to fall off before they … Continue reading
Get a job with urban agriculture!
Great news for job-seeking food lovers! The Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture is currently accepting applications for three AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer positions in 2012. Two of CCUA’s partners also have a VISTA position available, making the total five. Below are links to the AmeriCorps VISTA website which has more information. Urban Farm Outreach (CCUA) Urban … Continue reading
It’s a hoot! Everything you need to know about Harvest Hootenanny 2011
It’s a HOOTENANNY!! What’s a Hootenanny? It’s a hoot, in every sense of the word. Come to the Urban Farm, located at 1209 Smith Street, to celebrate the fall harvest with food, fun and games. The second annual Harvest Hootenanny Fundraiser will be Saturday, October 1, from 4-7 p.m. Our talented local urban farmers at CCUA are celebrating … Continue reading
From football field to collegiate farm
By Tina Casagrand The latest Association for Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education newsletter, which highlights sustainability efforts across the nation, just published this piece of news. I thought it was too cool to not share. You can read more about it here and here. Paul Quinn College (TX) recently planted the first seeds in … Continue reading
Harvest photos from the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture
Photos by Li Tang Hundreds of people flocked to the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture‘s farm on Saturday to cackle with chickens, eat fresh local food, get tours of the garden, and listen to some excellent musical acts including Mercer and Johnson. As the sun set over the rows of tomatoes, blackberries, squash and sweet … Continue reading
Weekend Event: Harvest Hootenanny
The Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture‘s hosting a great community event this Saturday. The Footprint plans to take pictures, but hopefully you can experience it for yourself! Who’s invited: Everyone. Seriously. What this entails: Free food, music and fun! Meet urban farmers and check out a sweet barn that Billy Froeschner made out of reclaimed … Continue reading
