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The Tallgrass Prairie in Illinois - - An in-depth look at America's native grasslands. Grasslands are the largest vegetation type in North America. Worldwide, grasslands are the source of 70% of our food supply.

Returning the "three sisters" (corn, beans and squash) to Native American farms nourishes people, land and cultures - - Native Americans developed a sustainable system of agriculture that produced abundant harvests without destroying soil fertility. Their system was based upon a deep acceptance of, and cooperation with the complexity of natural systems. White settlers stole Native land and began farming it using simple-minded methods that rapidly destroyed its fertility, while at the same time instituting an interlocking system of policies that prevented surviving Native peoples from practicing their traditional agriculture or even passing their knowledge along to their children. Iowa State University's Three Sisters Gardening Project is working collaboratively with Native farmers to help restore Indigenous Food Sovereignty.

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Buying the Farm - - A nice look at Communuty Supported Agriculture: Some history, some national statistics, and a description of what it means to be a member of Rose Valley Farm, 35 acre CSA in New York State. At Mother Jones.

Farming in the City: The Rise of Urban Agriculture - - This large report talks about urban farming in China, West Africa, Kampala, Ethiopia, Dar Es Salaam, Kenya and Bolivia.

Green Guerillas - - In 1994, this grassroots, New York City organization $300,000 worth of gardening materials and assistance to 20,000 New Yorkers.

Mexico City Urban Agriculture - - This article describes the complex system of sustainable agriculture which has evolved in Mexico City- not with the help of government, but rather in spite of it..

The Calcutta Wetlands: Turning Bad Water Into Good - - Municipal wastewater from Calcutta proves to be not an incredible source of pollution, but a valuable resource that supports the world's largest ensemble of wastewater fish ponds. The wetland ecosystem purifies the wastwater, and in a process that pays for itself, creates food for the fish, which, in turn, feed people. This has has led a major wetland conservation effort, now known all over the world and recognized by United Nations, Update: Unfortunately, this fantastic resource is now being squandered and destroyed by short-sighted, profit-seeking development.

The Nutrition Garden Project - - Albie Miles set out to grow all the food he would need for a year on a 4500 square foot plot at UC SAnta Cruz. This article describes what he planted, cultivation methods, problems encountered, and a detailed account of the results.

The Tallgrass Prairie in Illinois - - An in-depth look at America's native grasslands. Grasslands are the largest vegetation type in North America. Worldwide, grasslands are the source of 70% of our food supply.

Returning the "three sisters" (corn, beans and squash) to Native American farms nourishes people, land and cultures - - Native Americans developed a sustainable system of agriculture that produced abundant harvests without destroying soil fertility. Their system was based upon a deep acceptance of, and cooperation with the complexity of natural systems. White settlers stole Native land and began farming it using simple-minded methods that rapidly destroyed its fertility, while at the same time instituting an interlocking system of policies that prevented surviving Native peoples from practicing their traditional agriculture or even passing their knowledge along to their children. Iowa State University's Three Sisters Gardening Project is working collaboratively with Native farmers to help restore Indigenous Food Sovereignty.