On the western side of Puerto Rico, an innovative agribusiness company with ample growth projections aims to bring about the island’s food sovereignty and security by becoming a reliable source of fresh, nutritious food and eliminating the reliance on sub-par food imports. Fusion Farms, Puerto Rico’s first and only hurricane-protected vertical indoor aquaponic farm developer […]
World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit that uses the power of food to nourish communities and strengthen economies in times of crisis and beyond, will hold a panel discussion entitled “Creating Resilient Food Systems in the Caribbean,” on July 19 at 3 p.m. The virtual event will be free to attend and will feature leaders in […]
The island municipality of Culebra is one of 13 communities selected to participate in “Local Foods, Local Places” (LFLP), a federal partnership program that supports community-led efforts to reinvest in existing neighborhoods, protects the environment, and improves residents’ health and quality of life through the development of the local food economy. The US Environmental Protection […]