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flag A Des Moines garden lost its lease, sparking debate over urban farming and city neglect.

flag A former urban garden in Des Moines, Iowa, has become a point of contention after the city declined to renew the lease of farmer Owczarski, who cultivated crops on a derelict lot without water infrastructure. flag The site, once a symbol of community-driven agriculture, has since fallen into disrepair, sparking criticism over municipal neglect and highlighting tensions between urban development and local farming. flag Meanwhile, in Kamloops, Canada, a 10-year review of the city’s food and urban agriculture plan highlighted progress in zoning, food access, and composting, though challenges remain in fully meeting original goals. flag In China, urban farming is gaining traction as families rent garden plots outside cities to grow food and build community, reflecting a global trend toward sustainable, localized food systems amid uneven access to land and resources.

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