Dates: Pre-Conference Training November 16-18, 2016 Conference November 18-20, 2016 Location: Growing Power Warehouse 13111 W. Silver Spring Drive Butler, WI Click here to purchase … [Read more...]
USDA Announces $8.4 Million to Support a Diverse Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of $8.4 million in competitive grants to support the work of partner organizations that provide training, … [Read more...]
Bradley Tech Joins Urban Agriculture Movement, Supplies Food Pantries with Food from Community Garden
By Ariele Vaccaro It’s no secret that Milwaukee is spotted with food deserts struggling to find fresh, healthy food on a daily basis. What some have coined as the “urban agriculture … [Read more...]
Growing Power Works to Empower the Community with Food and Resources
By Karen Stokes Will Allen is passionate about growing food – healthy, nutrient rich food that people need, right in the areas where they live. Allen is concerned about the health and well … [Read more...]
Farming teaches you a lot about perseverance, especially in these hard times
By Will Allen You plant for a harvest that you hope will come, but that is not guaranteed. As I reflect back on our work together this year to build a new food system, I see our progress and am … [Read more...]
Growing Power Initiative to create 150 new jobs aimed at African American males
With legislation signed by Mayor Tom Barrett following a unanimous vote by Milwaukee’s Common Council, Growing Power, Inc., has been awarded $425,000 to build 150 hoop house gardens on vacant land … [Read more...]
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A note from Will Allen CEO of Growing Power
Dear Friends, Over the last two years, we have experienced one of the worst economic periods of our lifetimes. We have seen people lose their homes, deplete their savings, and struggle to afford … [Read more...]
Growing Power adds new solar and water collectors
Urban farm center introduces sustainability systems Growing Power Inc. will host a celebration, dedication and media conference April 22, 2010 to demonstrate two new sustainability systems at its … [Read more...]