Tag: Urban Farming

  • City Council Approves Backyard Chickens, Goats, Bees

    Before the city adopted its urban agriculture policy, Kaya de Barbaro was forced to send her chickens, Oscar and Owl, into hiding. | Photo Credit: Sam Hodgson What’s AllowedChickens:Roosters prohibited, up to 25 chickens with varying setback requirementsBees: Two hives 30 feet from neighboring residence, 50 feet from public right-of-way Goats: Two de-horned miniature goats…

  • Loosening Restricted Airspace for Backyard Bees

    By Brian Myers San Diego City Council is expected to vote on changes early next year to its ordinances that regulate farming within city limits. The proposed changes would relax regulations on farmers’ markets, retail farms, backyard chickens, miniature goats and honeybees. Currently, space restrictions mean few households within city limits can keep farm animals.…

  • Field Guide: The Rise of Urban Farming

    By Megan Burks [Editor’s Note: Field Guide is a weekly email bringing you the news, explainers and action items needed to navigate your changing community. Click here to subscribe.] FIELD GUIDE TOOLBOX Food Security n. \ˈfüd\ \si-ˈkyu̇r-ə-tē\: When all people at all times have access to sufficient, safe, nutritious food to maintain a healthy and…