Urban agriculture roundup

It's been a week, so I'm giving everything I've got...

First the continental roundup:

-In California, developers can now get tax credits for including community gardens in their plans. In New York, I was glad (and surprised) to learn you are now allowed to keep bees and that there are over 100 CSA programs in the five boroughs!
Chicago has the green roof crown, it wants the urban agriculture crown as well. Upping the limit for community gardens to 25,000 square feet? Beyond progressive.
In North Carolina, there's increased interest in farming, as we all know this is a great thing.

And across the pond urban agriculture hits Germany, while in England some grocery stores are considering rooftop gardens as well.

-Who wants money for a food project? You've got 5 days left to apply.

-Two head scratchers. What does this app actually do and how can farmers win big if the purchase of local foods is still in doubt?

-Lastly, mark your calendars, the International Permaculture Conference is September 3-15. And just days ago a new book concerning the history of permaculture in Australia, it's birthplace, hit the shelves and web.