Preface
This article 'About Urban Farming', is undergoing research and development. It will start with a simple explanation, and over time evolve to encompass new ideas, information and news. The process of Urban Farming itself is undergoing rapid development, so if you have information to contribute to this page (and site) please
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Researching the material for this page has really revealed what a broad topic Urban Farming can be. It stretches from growing pots on a balcony, backyard and community gardens to fantastic rooftop gardens and buildings designed as urban agricultural plots. It is a wonderful and effective movement that gives every person the opportunity to take responsibility for world environmental issues at a very practical level.
What's it all about?
The simple premise behind Urban Farming (gardening/agriculture) is to bring sustainable food production, processing and distribution back into urban areas. Urban Farming;
- takes advantage of underutilised land and space in villages, towns and cities,
- encourages community education and involvement,
- directly and fundamentally addresses food freshness, transport and availability issues,
- supports and develops the concept of environmental conservation, resourcefulness and manageability,
- generates economical benefits
- provides a conduit for humans to reconnect with and become a part of world ecology and
- contributes to the health and well-being of people, animals and the environment.
Urban Farming brings the growing and production of food back into yards, commons, cooperatives and communities. Excess produce is distributed via local markets, food banks or through community services. Various systems and organisations exist worldwide, and extensive use of the internet has made access to information and resources readily available.
More:
To help you think about your choices and understand how world events are defining the need to return to local markets and urban farming, here are some interesting resources we feel are a MUST.
- Chris Martenson - The Crash Course
This will help you understand the relationship between the economy, peak oil and resource shortages. Excellent viewing. - Immigration by the Numbers
This series of videos will change the way you think. Starts off like a lecture, but please persevere - this is very important. - Jeff Rubin at "The Business of Climate Change". Watch how Jeff ties together resources, economies and a fundemental return to local markets.
While we're getting this ready, we hope you will look at our Inspiration page for a list of web sites and articles to get you going.
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