Cities of Farmers: Urban Agricultural Practices and Processes

Cities of Farmers: Urban Agricultural Practices and Processes
ISBN-10
1609384377
ISBN-13
9781609384371
Category
Political Science
Pages
333
Language
English
Published
2016-11-15
Publisher
University of Iowa Press
Authors
Alfonso Morales, Julie C. Dawson

Description

Full-scale food production in cities: is it an impossibility? Or is it a panacea for all that ails urban communities? Today, it s a reality, but many people still don t know how much of an impact this emerging food system is having on cities and their residents. This book showcases the work of the farmers, activists, urban planners, and city officials in the United States and Canada who are advancing food production. They have realized that, when it s done right, farming in cities can enhance the local ecology, foster cohesive communities, and improve the quality of life for urban residents. Cities of Farmersenables readers to understand and contribute to their local food system, whether they are raising vegetables in a community garden, setting up a farmers market, or formulating regulations for farming and composting within city limits."

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