Article by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Mon, 21 Feb at 8:15am.

Ever hear the term urban homesteading?  You know, the energy and effort so many people in Oakland, Detroit, and so many cities around the country put in  to grow their own health food--right in their communities--and to develop related cost-effective, energy-saving programs like fruit foraging and greywater recycling.

Blog entry by Jess Watson.
Last updated at Wed, 13 Oct at 7:58am.

People can for environmental reasons, to eat locally, reconnect with family recipes, preserve their garden's abundance, be self-sufficient, save money, or just because it tastes better!  If you are motivated to can but aren't sure where to start, this is the class for you.

Canning Workshop - Jam for the Arts!
Wednesday, October 20th 7-10pm

Article by Patsy K. Eagan.
Last updated at Mon, 17 May at 7:26am.

Urban aggie advocates at Ferment Change invite you to support slow food heroes at City Slicker Farms, who bring fresh produce to West Oakland.

Blog entry by Meg Bertoni.
Last updated at Tue, 23 Mar at 6:51am.

Novella Carpenter loves cities: the culture, the crowds, the energy. At the same time, she can't shake the fact that she is the daughter of two back-to-the-land hippies who taught her to love nature and eat vegetables.