I find the concept of urban agriculture very inspiring. It's also known as urban farming and when you cultivate, process and distribute food around a city.
Yes, that is quite interesting! I hear people can grow food on their roofs
It's a cool thing! Many people don't know, but urban agriculture also includes animal husbandry, agroforestry, urban beekeeping, aquaculture and horticulture.
Wow, I didn't know it was so extensive
Yes, and it really can show how there are so many varying levels in economic and social development. Rich and poor can participate in urban agriculture.
How can one get started with urban agriculture?
locavores" form social networks founded on a shared ethos of nature and community holism. These networks can evolve when receiving formal institutional support, becoming integrated into local town planning as a "transition town" movement for sustainable urban development. For others, food security, nutrition, and income generation are key motivations for the practice. In either case, more direct access to fresh vegetables, fruits, and meat products through urban agriculture can improve food security and food safety.
History.
In semi-desert towns of Persia
Examples Future possibilities: vertical farming.
Vertical farming, also known as skyfarming, is a conceptual form of agriculture done in urban high-rises. In these high-rises, food such as fruit, vegetables, fish, and livestock can be raised by using greenhouse growing methods and recycled resources year-round, allowing cities of the future to become self-sufficient. The concept of the vertical farm remains mostly hypothetical; however, many people believe that this type of development will become necessary as a result of increased