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International Urban & Small Farm Conference, hosted by Growing Power

June 9, 2012

Growing Power, its board, staff, volunteers and Founder/ CEO Will Allen were on hand at a press conference last week to announce the details including tracks and keynote speakers to be featured during … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Don Richards, Good Food Revolution, Growing Power, International Urban and Small Farm Conference, Nikiya Harris, Robert Bell Photography, Will Allen

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee holds its Spring Commencement

May 26, 2012

The University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee celebrated the success stories of more than 3,700 new graduates at its Spring Commencement, May 20, at the U.S. Cellular Arena. Commencement speakers … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Commencement Ceremonies, Jacquelyn Fredrick, Jasmine Ridgell, Pamela Harris, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Will Allen

Housing Authority and Growing Power partner to create a healthier Westlawn

May 3, 2012

The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM) and Growing Power have established a partnership to improve nutrition, health education and access to fresh food as part of the revitalization of … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: City of Milwaukee Housing Authority, Community Gardens, Growing Power, Lincoln Creek, Robert Bell Photography, Tom Barrett, Tony Perez, Westlawn Project, Will Allen

Health equity can’t wait, act now in your community

April 28, 2012

By Lorraine Lathen, M.A. It’s a societal truth: not everyone is born with a silver spoon in his or her mouth. And, in Milwaukee, there are far too many pockets of extreme poverty where quality … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Bevan K Baker, Growing Power, Health Equity, Infant Mortality, Kia Brazil, Lorraine Lathen, Madyson Dixon, Robert Bell Photography, Ron Cisler, Tom Barrett, Will Allen

National-International Urban & Small Farm Conference Sept. 7-9, 2012

April 14, 2012

Request For Workshop Proposals Deadline: April 30th, 2012 Growing Power is proud to announce its request for proposals for workshop presentations. At this year’s conference we expect to have over 100 … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: First Lady Michelle Obama, Good Food Revolution, Growing Food and Justice for all Initiative, Growing Power, International Urban and Small Farm Conference, Will Allen

Top stories of 2011 and hopes for 2012

December 30, 2011

Compiled by Courier Staff For the city of Milwaukee and especially the African American community there were a few highlights believe it or not. The Milwaukee Courier’s longtime social columnist, … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Compiled By Courier Staff, Mattiebelle Woods, National Monument Dedicated, Osama Bin Laden, State of African American Consumer Report, Top Stories, United Way, Villard Avenue Library, Voter ID Legislation, Will Allen

Farming teaches you a lot about perseverance, especially in these hard times

December 30, 2011

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Farming, Good Food Revolution, Growing Power, Urban Farming, Will Allen

MPS to benefit from Growing Power and Sysco partnership

September 3, 2011

A 34-acre tract of land in Jackson, WI, will give Southeastern Wisconsin food lovers a chance to enjoy the healthy flavors of locally grown produce when dining at nearby eateries and in local public … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Cathy Henry, Growing Power, Local Sustainable Food Systems, Robert Bell Photography, Sysco, Will Allen

The James Beard Foundation names Will Allen, CEO of Growing Power, recipient of Inaugural Leadership Award

August 20, 2011

Recognizing visionaries in the business, government, and education sectors responsible for creating a healthier, safer, and more sustainable food world, the James Beard Foundation has named Will … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Awards Dinner, Food Conference, Growing Power, James Beard Awards, James Beard Foundation, Leadership Awards, Will Allen

Growing Power Initiative to create 150 new jobs aimed at African American males

April 16, 2011

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Common Council, Grants Awarded, Growing Capacity for the Green Economy, Growing Power, Job Creation, Robert Bell Photography, Tom Barrett, Urban Farming, US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Will Allen

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