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Urban farming is on the rise, with farms popping up in cities, vacant lots, roofs and other unused spaces. These farms are community-focused and rely on volunteers and city support. They provide educational opportunities and donate food to local programs, while connecting communities and improving access to fresh food. The movement aims to better integrate agriculture and urban areas.
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There are a wide range of models such as non-profit, corporate, charitable, and governmental programs that have been employed in trying to tackle urban food deserts. Working together with the communities, I believe there are a couple of measures that real estate developers can also help alleviate the problem.
Nadine Armstrong 2016_03_30 urban agriculture and beekeeping
Sustainable Planning & Development / GHY443/543
Mark M. Miller, professor
Nadine Armstrong 2016_03_30 urban agriculture and beekeeping
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Urban Farming
- 1. urban farming trends & research
- 2. about the movement Urban farms are cropping up in urban and semi-urban areas, as well as food deserts. Urban agriculture is embedded in the local economic and ecological systems. The movement encompasses more than just food - DIY, homemade soaps and supplies, etc.
- 3. where it's happening Major cities, including New York, Boston, Chicago, and smaller urban areas. Vacant lots, open plots of land, unused parks, open spaces, roofs, underground spaces, old industrial/factory buildings. Urban farms are adaptable, creative, and community-centric.
- 4. how they operate Many are non-profits. Rely on community involvement and city government support. Networks and co-op systems link farms across cities and regions to help them sell their product and maintain their plots. People are scheduled for workdays and farmstands.
- 5. values Urban farms stress education, often involving at-risk youth, volunteers, and other minority groups. The community connection is huge - these plots are powered by people working together and benefiting together. Health is another driving factor, especially in food deserts.
- 6. giving back Seed sharing. Community dinners. Educational opportunities. Donations to food kitchens. Events, from yoga to movie nights. Sales often go back into the farms or help local programs.
- 7. distribution Pick-up spots on select days/locations occur around larger cities. Mobile market trucks deliver food to consumers who can't reach farmer's markets (sometimes with online orders) or live in communities that are too small for a farmer's market. Restaurants LOVE urban farmed food.
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