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Database research record2014·Canada

Can community gardens and farmers' markets relieve food desert problems? A study of Edmonton, Canada

Wang H., Qiu F., Swallow B.

Applied Geography 55:127-137

Urban Farm DB summary

Analyzes whether community gardens and farmers' markets improve fresh food access in Edmonton. They relieve food desert problems somewhat, especially in mature inner-suburban neighborhoods, but several areas remain food deserts citywide.