Category: Feature

  • Freeze Report New Port Richey February 3

    Here is your New Port Richey urban farming freeze report, complements of FarmNet’s Weekly Urban Farm Report. This morning (2/3), until 8:00 a.m., may bring a freeze to the gardens of New Port Richey. The temperature is still higher than yesterday at all stations.  The lack of wind accelerates radiational cooling and increases the possibility of…

  • Urban farming would help New Port Richey

    Urban farming would help New Port Richey

    Editor’s Note: Read the following column carefully. It outlines a vision for a sustainable, neighborly, and food-secure New Port Richey through Urban Farming support. It reads like it was written for this morning’s news cycle. The surprise? This article published in the Pasco Times nearly a decade ago, on May 20, 2016. The City did…

  • West Pasco Urban Farm Report – Nov 17, 2025

    West Pasco Urban Farm Report – Nov 17, 2025

     West Pasco Urban Farm Report The One & Only Farm Report for Urban Growers on the Pasco’s Gulf Coast November 17, 2025 New Port Richey FarmNet Committed to a healthy community, food sovereignty, and agrarian ideals FarmNet hosts dinner and gala celebrating Grand Gardens’ 10th anniversary  November 20, 2025, 6:00 p.m. Seating is limited with…

  • West Pasco Urban Farm Report – Oct 26, 2025

    West Pasco Urban Farm Report – Oct 26, 2025

     West Pasco Urban Farm Report The One & Only Farm Report for Urban Growers on the Pasco’s Gulf Coast October 27, 2025 New Port Richey FarmNet Committed to a healthy community, food sovereignty, and agrarian ideals News “Flash” FarmNet hosts dinner and gala celebrating Grand Gardens’ 10th anniversary  November 20, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Food…

  • West Pasco Urban Growers Report – Sept 15

    West Pasco Urban Growers Report – Sept 15

    West Pasco Urban Farm Report The One & Only Farm Report for Urban Growers on the Pasco’s Gulf Coast September 15, 2025 New Port Richey FarmNet Committed to a healthy community, food sovereignty, and agrarian ideals Join us at Ordinance One in downtown New Port Richey for  Plant Swap, Evening Farmers’ Market, and Educational Program…

  • West Pasco Urban Farm Report – Sept 8 2025

    West Pasco Urban Farm Report – Sept 8 2025

    The One & Only Farm Report for Urban Growers on the Pasco’s Gulf Coast September 8, 2025 New Port Richey FarmNet Committed to a healthy community, food sovereignty, and agrarian ideals Join us at Ordinance One in downtown New Port Richey for  Plant Swap, Evening Farmers’ Market, and Educational Program – September 16, 5:30 to…

  • Okra Occasion On Its Way Aug 23;  West Pasco Urban Farm Report 6/23/25

    Okra Occasion On Its Way Aug 23;  West Pasco Urban Farm Report 6/23/25

    The New Port Richey Environmental Committee and City of New Port Richey have announced the 2025 Okra Occasion will be held Saturday, August 23rd at the New Port Richey Library from 11 AM – 1 PM. Stay tuned for details West Pasco Urban Farm Report The One & Only Farm Report for Urban Growers on…

  • West Pasco Urban Farm Report – June 16

    West Pasco Urban Farm Report – June 16

    New Port Richey FarmNet Committed to a healthy community, food sovereignty, and agrarian ideals Join us at Ordinance One in downtown New Port Richey for  Evening Farmers’ Market – June 17, 5:30 to 7:30 Weather Report Last week’s rain was most welcome. We received about ¾ of an inch over three days.  As helpful as…

  • 6/9/25 -West Pasco Urban Farm Report

    6/9/25 -West Pasco Urban Farm Report

    The One & Only West Pasco Urban Farm Report June 9, 2025 New Port Richey FarmNet Committed to a healthy community, food sovereignty, and agrarian ideals Join us at Ordinance One in downtown New Port Richey for  Evening Farmers’ Market – June 17, 5:30 to 7:30 Weather Report Late Spring heat and arid conditions have…

  • New Planting at NPR’s Fruit Tree “Peninsula”

    New Planting at NPR’s Fruit Tree “Peninsula”

    Volunteers from New Port Richey’s FarmNet, Environmental Committee, and Public Works came together in an effort to promote public produce in food desert areas. Here are images from the tree planting at the Fruit Tree “Peninsula” April 15.  The trees in the image are Barbados Cherry – one of two planted. The Fruit Tree Peninsula…