Tenure track, Urban Agriculture position

This position hasn't been well-publicized, but if you have the experience and are interested in a tenure track position in Logan, Utah, check out this job advertisement for an Assistant Professor -- Small Farms and Urban Agriculture Specialist at Utah State University.

Incentives for urban agriculture on the horizon in Utah?

-As many know, kickstarter has proven to be a good way of funding and following creative projects . If you have a little cash, why not invest in Marathon Farm. And all you really need is indeed a few bucks to make a big difference and help this urban farm in North Philadelphia.

-I hope that you are keeping tabs on Growing Power as they get closer to funding their urban agriculture project to create 150 jobs for low-income city residents in Milwaukee. As leaders in urban agriculture and community empowerment, their financing journey may end up being a template for other organizations with similar goals.

-The Utah legislature is may offer tax incentives for those in Salt Lake County on farms as small as 2 acres. Is a 2 acres plot of land "urban" in Salt Lake City? Hey, you learn something every day!

-From March 3-5 in Ottawa scholars will offer their views and talk about local food systems issues in Europe and the Americas. If you're in the area, feel free to drop in.

verticiel on the air + west coast living architecture crawl

I should probably have a weekly post featuring all the cool things cities have planned. But first tune in to the Green Majority radio show (CIUT 89.5 FM) Friday, February 12 at 10:30 am as verticiel Inc. drops by to talk about green roofs and Toronto's new Green Roof Bylaw.

On to the west coast, last week the City of Seattle proclaimed 2010 "Year of Urban Agriculture". Looks like they have a slew of activities planned so far.

On to Portland, where we get a primer on where to get urban agriculture and permaculture supplies.

Further south in San Fran, in two weeks the American Institute of Architects, San Francisco chapter (AIA San Francisco) will present an exhibition highlighting vertical gardens in all their splendor.

There's a call for papersfrom the Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development (JAFSCD) focusing on best practices in urban and peri-urban agriculture. Up to 2,500 words so don't get verbose!

And last but not least, we'll head to the mountains to spotlight Green Roofs Utah. I'll have to introduce myself, like a good neighbor should!