Tag Archives: Surrey

High density high tech urban ag coming on strong

Posted on June 4, 2013 by urbanfoodrevolution

High density high tech urban ag is a growing solution to the problems of accessing fresh food year-round, with minimal water and waste. Think 5-mile diet.

Posted in Buying local, Commercial growing, Farmland preservation, Food economics, Hydroponics, Rooftop growing, Urban farmers | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

ALR 2.0: How to make protected idle farmland productive

Posted on April 5, 2013 by urbanfoodrevolution

As we approach the 40th anniversary of the B.C. Agricultural Land Reserve, Metro Van is waking up to the lost potential of ag land that is used for non-agricultural purposes. Bravo to Surrey Mayor Diane Watts for saying that people … Continue reading →

Posted in Agricultural Land Reserve, Farmland preservation, Food security, Laws and regulations | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment