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Database research record2019·Japan

横浜都市農業推進プラン

横浜市 環境創造局

横浜市 都市農業推進計画

Urban Farm DB summary

Yokohama's urban agriculture promotion plan, linked to the Midori Up programme, organising policies and results for publicly supported citizen farming infrastructure including diverse citizen farms, cultivation experience farms, harvest farms and Megumi-no-Sato districts.

Key points

  • 1The Yokohama Urban Agriculture Promotion Plan, developed in 2019, outlines policies and achievements for fostering urban agriculture.
  • 2The plan is closely linked with the 'Midori Up' program, which focuses on green space development.
  • 3A core objective is to enhance publicly supported infrastructure for citizen farming.
  • 4It encompasses diverse types of citizen farming infrastructure, including citizen farms, cultivation experience farms, harvest experience farms, and 'Megumi-no-Sato' districts.
  • 5The initiative aims to provide diverse opportunities for citizens to engage in agricultural activities and experience farming.

Abstract and stored text

AI-generated summary

This document outlines the Yokohama Urban Agriculture Promotion Plan, developed by the Yokohama City Environmental Creation Bureau in 2019. The plan details policies and achievements aimed at fostering urban agriculture within the city. It is closely linked with the 'Midori Up' program, which focuses on green space development. A core objective is to enhance publicly supported infrastructure for citizen farming, encompassing various types such as diverse citizen farms, cultivation experience farms, harvest experience farms, and 'Megumi-no-Sato' districts. The initiative seeks to provide diverse opportunities for citizens to engage in agricultural activities and experience farming.

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Why it matters for urban farming

This plan is highly relevant for urban farmers in Yokohama, as it details the city's official strategy and support mechanisms for citizen-driven agriculture. It highlights the types of publicly supported farms available, from basic citizen plots to more structured experience farms and community-based 'Megumi-no-Sato' initiatives. Understanding this framework can help citizens identify opportunities for participation, access resources, and even advocate for new urban farming projects aligned with the city's vision. It demonstrates how a major city can integrate urban agriculture into its greening and community development strategies.