Database research record2019·Italy (Tor Mancina)
Natural urban farming as a mean to connect community to sustainable food: the case of demonstration garden in Tor Mancina
Patrizia Papetti, Sara Spognardi, Enrica Iannucci, Ilenia Bravo, Claudio Beni
International Journal of Environmental Policy and Decision Making
Urban Farm DB summary
The demonstration garden of Tor Mancina, Italy, engages schools and local communities to test sustainable agricultural practices. It conducts experiments on the phytostimulant and pest repellent effects of plant extracts for crop protection. These activities aim to instill positive values regarding food, agriculture, and the environment in youth, while also seeking to improve crop performance and safeguard biodiversity.