Urban Farm DB
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Database research record2023·Global

Producción urbana de alimentos: una contribución al cumplimiento de los ODS. Una experiencia desde la proyección social universitaria

Luis Carlos Estupiñán Aponte

Repositorio Institucional UPTC

Urban Farm DB summary

This project explores urban and peri-urban agriculture as a viable, though not comprehensive, solution to food vulnerability in urban areas, where access to food is often limited by purchasing power. It applies circular economy and agroecological principles, utilizing available resources for garden assembly, processing plant waste into fertilizers, and employing botanical and microbiological controls for phytosanitary management. The initiative emphasizes broad community participation, knowledge exchange, and the creation of social spaces to enhance food and nutrition security.