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The UC is engineering the size and nutritional value of tomato plants to increase both the diversity and value of crops that can be grown in urban environments.

RIVERSIDE — Urban agriculture offers many benefits for food production but often has higher costs relative to traditional farming and is limited to only a few crops.

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Utility companies offer incentives for energy-efficient lighting Check with your utility provider to see if there are rebates or incentives to install energy-efficient lighting. Projects such as high-intensity light-emitting diodes may qualify for incentive and rebate programs from energy suppliers. Photo by Heidi Lindberg, MSU Extension. Supplemental lighting is most beneficial during November through February in Michigan, when natural light levels are at their lowest. An increasing number of ...

Indoor farms are positioning themselves as one of the solutions to pandemic-induced disruptions to the harvesting, shipping, and sale of food.