You know urban agriculture has hit the big time when...

-Fayvetteville, Arkansas begins developing an urban agricultural plan. Fayvetteville, Arkansas!!!

-In honor of Food Day on October 24 the Huffington Post (really?) showcased 25 unique urban agriculture individuals and programs.

 -I find it terribly interesting how urban agriculture programs, sometimes with and sometimes without an aquaponics program, seem to be proliferating around North America. Programs at community or technical colleges? Not really. And I am wondering why that is. Seems like a perfect research opportunity whether you are interested in the technical aspects or supplying fresh food to your student body or local community. With so many different kinds of aquaponics set-ups to choose from, there's no need not to do it.
Speaking of aquaponics, I can forget these two recent, groundbreaking projects in The Cook Islands and in Gaza City. Especially Gaza City, the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization has set up an amazing project.

-This next article points to a key feature of urban agriculture which is rarely highlighted, but terribly important as more cities encourage urban agriculture: plants keep cities cool!

-If you want a sneak peak at some big living architecture projects in 2013 and 2014 check out NY Magazine, pages 2-4 and 8 will blow your mind!

-Conference alert! The Bioneers regional conferences have just kicked off. Focusing on topics of urban restoration, bio-cultural diversity, youth leadership and more, the 24 regional conferences will wrap up in late January.