World War 1 poster. 1914-18. Canada Food Board
Artist: Joseph Ernest Sampson 1887-1946

2008 – Revised bylaw will welcome urban farming
By Bill Cleverley, Times Colonist
October 04, 2008

Farming will soon become a legitimate home occupation in Victoria. Victoria councillors have approved changes to the municipality’s zoning bylaw to include urban agriculture as an allowable home occupation for up to two people living in a house.

The change won’t mean dairy cattle or hogs competing for space in your neighbour’s garden shed, though. Under the bylaw, urban agriculture will defined as the growing of fruit or vegetables only.

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$100,000 gift helps feed needy – Grant to WSU nourishes urban gardens, other food resources

Darren A. Nichols, The Detroit News
October 17, 2008

Efforts to feed the needy in Detroit with locally grown produce got a $100,000 boost on Thursday from a Ford Motor Company grant.

Wayne State University officials said the money will support the school’s Sustainable Food Systems and Engagement in Detroit (SEED) program. It will aid ongoing efforts to establish urban gardens and other sustainable food resources at Wayne State and throughout Detroit.

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