What is smaller than the flies you typically find at home but devastating to California’s bountiful $59B agriculture industry? The Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly). The good news is, the current medfly invasion isn’t triggering the widespread (and controversial) aerial spraying of insecticides that marked a California infestation decades ago. However, to stem the reach of these damaging pests, the agricultural community—including our gardeners here at the LEAF Urban Farm—are adjusting their...

Did you know that just one teaspoon of healthy soil contains more living organisms than the number of people on Earth? Much more than just dirt, soil provides the foundation for our planet, playing an integral role in nourishing us all. Keeping it fresh and vibrant is key to regenerative agriculture...

Zoe Caron’s path as an artist began before she could verbalize her interests, as she recalls videos of herself finger painting when she was barely a year old. Raised by parents who both have careers in biology, it’s also no wonder she quickly developed enthusiasm toward the natural world.