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What is the primary purpose of community gardening in urban farming?
What is the primary purpose of community gardening in urban farming?
How does urban farming contribute to healthier diets?
How does urban farming contribute to healthier diets?
What are 'food miles' in the context of urban farming?
What are 'food miles' in the context of urban farming?
What is one of the benefits of minimizing food miles through urban farming?
What is one of the benefits of minimizing food miles through urban farming?
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What type of urban farming includes land privately owned by businesses?
What type of urban farming includes land privately owned by businesses?
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How does urban farming support local employment?
How does urban farming support local employment?
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What essential part of life does urban farming connect within a community?
What essential part of life does urban farming connect within a community?
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Study Notes
Types of Urban Farming
- Gardens: Community gardens are public spaces where citizens grow plants for food, recreation, and education, enhancing understanding of horticulture and food production.
- Farms: Agricultural lands in urban areas focus on both animal and plant food production, mainly through community-run gardens fostering relationships and agricultural awareness.
- Sub-categories include:
- Private Gardens: These are typically owned by individuals or private businesses, including rooftops and vertical gardens.
Benefits of Urban Farming
- Healthier Diets: Access to fresh, low-cost foods leads to higher intake of leafy vegetables and fruits, reducing risks of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease.
- Minimise Food Miles: Urban farming significantly reduces the distance food travels from farm to consumer, cutting carbon emissions and environmental impact.
- Local Employment: Urban farming creates meaningful job opportunities in cities, fostering community investment and retaining economic benefits within local areas.
- Using Underutilised Land: Urban farming optimizes the use of underutilised spaces within city limits for food cultivation.
- Reduce Food Waste: Local food production helps to align supply with demand, thereby minimizing food loss and energy waste in the global food system, with 14% of food wasted before retail.
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Explore the various types and benefits of urban farming, including community and private gardens. Learn how urban agriculture contributes to healthier diets, minimizes food miles, and creates local employment opportunities. This quiz provides insights into sustainable practices in urban settings.
