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Database research record2021·Global

Business models of commercial and productive organizations of urban agriculture

Véronique Saint-Gès

Innovations Technology Governance Globalization

Urban Farm DB summary

This study aimed to identify, understand, and analyze the business models (BM) that ensure viability for market and productive organizations of urban agriculture (MPOUA). A survey of twenty-five MPOUA revealed their originality and diversity in terms of activities, and identified keys to success. These include partnerships with communities, funders, or education, the integration of appropriate technical skills, and activities offering sustainability values.