Database research record2021·United Kingdom
The School Farms Network in the UK
Chris Blythe, Ian Egginton-Metters, Michael Hardman, Victoria Schoen
Urban Farm DB summary
The School Farms Network in the UK has a large membership base, coinciding with renewed interest in urban agriculture and school farming. Based on contributions from grassroots practitioners and network coordinators, case studies illustrate the breadth of the school farms concept and the value practitioners find in being part of such a network. This study examines the future role of school farming networks and how the practice can be sustained or expanded.