Urban Farm DB
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Database research record2017·Global

Actors’ motivations

Judith Schicklinski

Urban Farm DB summary

This study examines individual motivations for commitment to sustainability issues, including urban food production, across different cities globally. It notes that legal frameworks can be a motivating factor, such as land development plans designating agricultural use. While quantitative data suggests food self-sufficiency is not a major motive in any region, qualitative data indicates its increasing importance in the Global South.