It’s hard to believe that one year is already being left behind, and another is here. For everyday Americans, 2010 had many challenges. For African Americas those same challenges were in many cases … [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...]
Will Allen’s Growing Power announces International Urban & Small Farm Conference Sept. 10-12 at State Fair Park
Milwaukee, long known for its beer, brats and cheese, is becoming a Good Food destination. Growing Power, an organization headed by the sustainable urban farmer and MacArthur Fellow Will Allen, this … [Read more...]
Will Allen returns to the White House
Growing Power CEO a guest at Mexican state dinner Just two months after First Lady Michelle Obama asked him to stand with her in Washington as one of four Americans speaking in support of the … [Read more...]
Will Allen named to Time 100: The World’s Most Influential People
Will Allen, the founder and CEO of Growing Power Inc., has been named to the 2010 “Time 100: The World’s Most Influential People.” The list was released last week, and the magazine hit newsstands last … [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...]
Governor Doyle presents NGA Distinguished Service Award to Will Allen, CEO of Growing Power
Governor Jim Doyle this week presented Will Allen, CEO and founder of Growing PowerInc, with his National Governor’s Association Distinguished Service Award during an event at the organization’s urban … [Read more...]
Secret donor matches food guru’s gift
Will Allen issues challenge, gets anonymous donation Milwaukee’s foremost farmer, Will Allen of Growing Power, decided to make some hard-pressed households warmer for Christmas by personally … [Read more...]