Database research record2024·Singapore
The community contributions of urban farms in Singapore
Sean Olivia Nicholas, Niki Harré
Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems
Urban Farm DB summary
A review of existing literature and a case study of three urban farms in Singapore were conducted to examine their community contributions. Content analysis of 27 interviews with employees and volunteers revealed that these farms empower participants, generate social capital, provide jobs, involve marginalized groups, and promote pro-environmental behaviors. However, the farms were limited by poor job prospects and lower-than-expected yield.