Database research record2003·Japan (Tokyo)
Agricultural management in association with urban residents in the Metropolis of Tokyo
Takashi Watanabe, Makoto Yokohari, Ryuto Matsuzawa
Journal of the City Planning Institute of Japan
Urban Farm DB summary
This study clarified farmers' responses to agricultural activities involving urban residents in Tokyo. The findings showed that over half of the farmers engaged in agricultural activities in cooperation with urban residents, and those enthusiastic about such activities tended to excel in farm management. Furthermore, municipalities within the target area were categorized into three types based on the proportion of farmers conducting agricultural activities with urban residents.