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Database research record2014·United States

The Civic Life of Food Production

Jeanne Simonelli, Stephanie Paladino

Culture Agriculture Food and Environment

Urban Farm DB summary

This issue focuses on the movement to reintegrate food production into the civic, moral, and economic life of communities. Specifically, it highlights a qualitative study on the perceived benefits of community gardening in Baltimore, Maryland. The study explores the benefits to individuals, neighborhoods, and the city, suggesting these can be used as urban planning tools for developing healthy urban environments.