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Database research record2018·Ghana (Accra)

Characteristics of Urban Farmers

Kwaku Obosu-Mensah

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This study examined the general characteristics of urban farmers in Accra, Ghana. It showed that people of all socio-economic statuses are involved in urban agriculture. Farmers were found to be reluctant to approach government officials, and the most important reason for urban farmers to quit farming was sickness or death.