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Peer-reviewed research and reports on community urban agriculture, food education, composting, welfare and more.
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Own Grown Food Concept - Perception of Urbanites of Twin Cities of Telangana State
2021B. Savitha, T.M. Pramod Kumar, G. Ravi · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · India (Telangana)
This ex-post facto study assessed the perception of urban farming among 120 practitioners in Hyderabad and Secunderabad, Telangana, India, using personal interviews. The findings showed that 58.33% of respondents had a medium perception level, 21.67% high, and 20.00% low. Correlation analysis revealed a positive and significant relationship between perception and education, family support, crop preference, cropping intensity, and innovativeness. A negative and non-significant relationship was observed with age, urban farming experience, and annual income.
CommunityFood educationDIYRESPONS PESERTA PELATIHAN URBAN FARMING YANG RAMAH LINGKUNGAN SECARA ONLINE
2021Fiky Yulianto Wicaksono, Tati Nurmala · Dharmakarya · Indonesia
An online training and simulation on environmentally friendly urban farming, utilizing household waste, was conducted from January to February 2021. Participants were selected based on their existing practice or desire to practice urban farming at home. The results of this outreach indicated that the speakers' expertise enhanced participants' knowledge, and most participants understood the training material and practiced environmentally friendly urban farming.
Food educationCommunityDIYOrganic cycleANALISIS MOTIVASI PEMANFAATAN PEKARANGAN UNTUK PERTANIAN PERKOTAAN DI KABUPATEN BUNGO
2021Supriyati Supriyati · JAS (Jurnal Agri Sains) · Indonesia (Muara Bungo)
A descriptive study was conducted in Muara Bungo City, Indonesia, with 79 respondents to identify the levels of environmental, economic, health, and social/community motivation for utilizing yards for farming. The study found that people's motivations, from high to low, were health, environmental, economic, and social/community motivations.
CommunityHealthEconomicsFood educationPendampingan Dan Pelatihan Peningkatan Ketahanan Pangan Dengan BUDIKDAMBER Desa Palur Kecamatan Mojolaban Kabupaten Sukoharjo
2021Tri Widianto, Lukman Ahmad Imron P · WASANA NYATA · Indonesia (Sukoharjo)
In Palur Village, Mojolaban District, Sukoharjo Regency, Indonesia, 17 community members received 4 months of training and assistance on "Budikdamber" (fish cultivation in buckets) starting October 25, 2020. This activity involved practicing an aquaponics system combining catfish farming and water spinach hydroponics in limited land, aiming to enhance food security and promote economic self-reliance among participants. Following the training and assistance, participants were able to improve food security through Budikdamber.
Food educationCommunityFood sovereignty & justiceEconomicsSchool garden as a learning alternative in the era of COVID-19 pandemic
2021Okti Purwaningsih, Puguh Bintang Pamungkas, Triwahana Triwahana · Abdimas Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Universitas Merdeka Malang · Indonesia (Yogyakarta)
A community service program implemented at SD Model in Ngemplak, Sleman, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, aimed to foster elementary school students' interest in agriculture through the introduction of a School Garden via urban farming. Using presentations with video tutorials and farming modules, the program found that 97.7% of students liked the School Garden activity, and 81.4% felt these activities fostered their interest in agriculture.
Food educationCommunityElderlyPeran Program CSR PT. Indonesia Power Semarang PGU Dalam Mendukung Pertanian Perkotaan di Kelurahan Kemijen
2021Retno Wulandari, Nana Kariada Tri Martuti, Muh Arif Syamsul, Dhita Prasisca Mutiatari · Jurnal Abdimas · Indonesia (Semarang)
This activity facilitated the construction of a greenhouse for the Kemijen Farmers Group (KT Kemijen) in Kemijen Village, Semarang City, Indonesia, as part of PT. Indonesia Power Semarang PGU's CSR program. The project successfully built one greenhouse (8m long, 5m wide, 3m high) using PDAM water and rainwater harvesting. The greenhouse has provided benefits to the community, enhancing social, environmental, and economic potential.
CommunityFood educationPolicyPelatihan Teknologi Aquaponik Budidaya Ikan dan Sayuran untuk Mendukung Ketahanan Pangan di Kota Banda Aceh
2021Elvrida Rosa, Daniel Daniel, Yasid Arianda, Hendra Hendra, Khalid Alfarasi · · Indonesia (Banda Aceh)
This community service activity provided aquaponics technology training to housewives in Lamglumpang Village, Banda Aceh City, Indonesia, focusing on fish and vegetable cultivation. The training aimed to offer solutions for optimal use of yard land to support family nutrition and food security, especially for urban communities. Using participatory methods, the activity resulted in an increase in the community's ecological intelligence, with the average ecological competence value rising to 47, categorized as very good.
Food educationCommunityFood sovereignty & justiceDIYPELATIHAN INSTALASI HIDROPONIK DAN RUMAH HIJAU UNTUK PERTANIAN PEKARANGAN
2021Laksmi Irianti, Ika Kustiani, Ratna Widyawati, Amril Ma’ruf Siregar · · Indonesia
In Kampung Sinar Harapan, an urban agricultural area on the outskirts of Bandar Lampung City, Indonesia, a Community Service (PKM) activity was conducted to address challenges of land conversion and water resource availability. This activity, carried out from August to October 2019, provided training to the Harapan Jaya Women Farmers Group (KWT) on the design and development of hydroponic installations and greenhouses, and on hydroponic farming methods. Evaluation results indicated that KWT Harapan Jaya members well understood urban farming methods, hydroponic installation, and cultivation techniques.
DIYFood educationCommunityUrban–rural linkageAn Analysis of Policy Implementation Factors of the School Farm Program in Seoul, South Korea
2021Subeen Jang · The Korea Association of Yeolin Education · South Korea (Seoul)
This study analyzed the implementation process of the School Farm Program in Seoul, South Korea, through a literature review. The analysis found that there was a risk of the policy's focus deviating from school and educational issues, as multiple policymakers pursued diverse economic and social goals using school farms. Additionally, policy effects at the target level could differ from policymaker goals depending on each school's context, and interaction among policy implementers and various interest groups like civic organizations, experts, and media was insufficient.
Governance failurePolicyFood educationCommunityA Study to Improve The Sustainability of Ecological and Character Education in an Elementary School Garden
2021Mun Gi Hong, Bo Eun Nam · Journal of Character Education and Research · South Korea
This study analyzed the suitability of G National University's campus as an educational site for ecological and character education for elementary students. The campus had a green space ratio of approximately 40% and 120 woody plant species. However, vulnerabilities in plant diversity were identified, including a bias towards certain species like oak and azalea, and multiple species concentrated in small numbers. A critical finding was the overlapping flowering and fruiting seasons for most species, which could negatively impact the ecology of wild animals like insects and birds that rely on these resources.
Environmental trade-offsFood educationBiodiversityPENGENALAN KONSEP URBAN FARMING SEBAGAI ALTERNATIF SOLUSI KETAHANAN PANGAN PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19 DI DESA DRONO, KLATEN
2020Ni’mah Mahnunah, Deani Prionazvi Rhizky, Irfan Rifani · PROSIDING SEMINAR HASIL PENGABDIAN MASYARAKAT · Indonesia
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted food security and the economy. In Drono Village, Klaten Regency, Indonesia, the concept of urban farming was introduced through community service activities. This activity aimed to provide knowledge and practical experience in urban farming, encouraging residents, especially youth, to further develop urban farming as a business opportunity to improve the economy.
Food sovereignty & justiceCommunityFood educationWADAH KOMUNITAS EDUTANI DI RAWA BUNGA
2020Pinky Hemnani, Diah Anggraini · Jurnal Sains Teknologi Urban Perancangan Arsitektur (Stupa) · Indonesia (Jakarta)
In Jakarta, Indonesia, unhealthy eating habits contribute to urban problems, leading to a need for "third places" for interaction, healthy eating education, and economic improvement through urban agriculture for residents in Rawa Bunga and surrounding areas. This study proposes a design concept for such a "third place," combining an "edutani" community program with a commercial program. The design aims to meet the characteristics of a "third place" and open architecture, including playfulness, conversation, neutrality, accessibility, and accommodation.
CommunityFood educationEconomicsHealthEnvironmental Education for Early Childhood Through Planting Activities in Khansa Kindergarten (TK Khansa) Medan
2020Rahmawaty Rahmawaty · Journal of Saintech Transfer · Indonesia (Medan)
This activity at Khansa Kindergarten in Medan aimed to provide environmental education for early childhood by engaging students in planting various types of plants, including vegetables, ornamental plants, fruits, and medicinal plants. The activity involved preparing planting media, planting, and harvesting fast-growing vegetables. The results showed that the children were enthusiastic and happy, and the school environment became greener and more beautiful with the increased vegetation.
Food educationCommunityDIYThe Status of Plants Planted in the School Gardens of Elementary Schools in Geoje-city, Gyeongsangnam-do
2020Mee-Young Kang, Hyun–Shik Moon, Jeong-Woon Joo, Sojin Kim, Moo-Ryong Huh · The Journal of Korean Island · South Korea
This study compared and analyzed the planting status in school gardens of six elementary schools in Geoje-city, Gyeongsangnam-do, to provide basic data for future school garden development for environmental education. Schools with "meditation forests" had larger garden areas, higher green ratios, and more plant species (66-70 species vs. 32-48 species) and individuals (average 597 vs. 331) than general schools. However, the consistency rate between garden plants and textbook plants was similar (around 40% for meditation forest schools, 36% for general schools), indicating a need to improve this for educational effectiveness.
Food educationBiodiversityCommunity Partnership Program: Dissemination of Urban Farming Technology for Community of Jatinegara West Flats
2020Ahmad Rifqi Fauzi, Warid Warid, Maulidian Maulidian · Khadimul Ummah · Indonesia (Jakarta)
Since 2016, Trilogy University's Community Partnership Program has disseminated urban agriculture technology and empowered residents of the West Jatinegara Flats in Jakarta, Indonesia. This initiative supports the DKI Jakarta provincial government's urban farming program, aiming to enhance food security and reforestation. Activities included training in vertical farming, composting, and utilizing open land, resulting in residents becoming familiar with urban farming technology and the implementation of hydroponics for net houses.
CommunityFood educationFood sovereignty & justiceCompostAnalysis of 2010s Research Trends in Research on Agro-Healing in South Korea
2020Sun Jin Jeong, Eun Ha Yoo, Jae Soon Kim, Hye Sook Jang, Geun Woo Lee · Journal of people, plants, and environment · South Korea
This study assessed research trends in domestic agro-healing in South Korea from 2010 to 2018 by analyzing 83 selected articles using frequency analysis, t-test, and one-way ANOVA. Agro-healing articles peaked in 2010 and declined thereafter, with most published by the Society for People, Plants, and Environment. The main targets were preschoolers, children, and adolescents (52.4%), often special participants needing special care. Psychological and emotional areas were the most studied dependent variables (42.6%), with programs typically having 9-12 sessions (36.7%) and over 20 participants (39.8%).
HealthCommunityFood educationPERAN SEKOLAH DALAM PENGUATAN KARAKTER PEDULI LINGKUNGAN PADA SISWA (Studi Kasus di SMK Muhammadiyah Kartasura)
2020Endang Purwatiningsih · · Indonesia
This qualitative single case study describes the role of the school in strengthening students' environmental care character at SMK Muhammadiyah Kartasura in Indonesia. Data collected through interviews, observation, and documentation revealed that the school strengthens environmental care character through five steps: providing advice on environmental values, socializing the importance of maintaining the school garden, involving students in creating or repairing garden equipment, engaging students in cleaning groups, and imposing penalties for breaking cleaning rules.
Food educationCommunityPELATIHAN CARA BERTANAM BERTINGKAT SEBAGAI UPAYA PENINGKATAN KONSUMSI SAYUR-SAYURAN DI DEPOK
2020Wahyu Sulistiadi, Ibnu Malkan Bakhrul Ilmi, Dian Luthfiana Sufyan, Sri Rahayu · Jurnal Bisnis Indonesia · Indonesia (Depok)
A community service activity in Depok, Indonesia, aimed to establish vegetable consumption habits among residents by utilizing limited space for verticulture. The training employed organic and non-organic waste as growing media, using participatory methods and demonstrations. Participants practiced planting vegetables from seeds to harvest using verticulture, and the activity was deemed successful as most participants were able to harvest their own crops.
DIYFood educationHealthCompostSOSIALISASI URBAN FARMING PETANI PERKOTAAN DI KELURAHAN TAFURE TERNATE DENGAN POLA TANAM MIXED FARMING SAAT PANDEMI DAN NEW NORMAL
2020Rima Melati, Suratman Sudjud, Sarni Sarni · Jurnal Pengamas · Indonesia
This study addressed food security issues in Ternate City, Indonesia, during the Covid-19 pandemic by socializing urban farming with a mixed farming pattern. The socialization involved observation, discussions, and providing horticultural seeds to participating farmers. As a result, participating farmers understood urban farming with mixed farming, with 80% clearing vacant land and 70% planting vegetables from the provided seeds. Farmers still require further guidance on diverse crop maintenance.
CommunityFood sovereignty & justiceFood educationClimate changePemberdayaan Masyarakat melalui Urban Farming di Rusun Marunda Jakarta Utara
2020Nisa Maidah Rahmawati, Joko Winarno, Agung Wibowo · · Indonesia (Jakarta)
This study investigated community empowerment activities through urban farming in Marunda flats, North Jakarta. The flats' irrigation has deficiencies and group working is not yet fair, leading the society to choose to do agriculture activities by themselves. The research identified external factors (natural resources, environments, group dynamics, networking, human resources, policy, facilities and infrastructure) and internal factors (skill, non-formal education, and income) that obstruct empowerment activities.
Governance failureCommunityFood educationWelfarePolicyA Study on the Activation of Urban Agricultural Education for the Students' Agricultural Literacy
2020Jongwoo Kim · · South Korea
This study aimed to propose activation measures for school-based urban agricultural education in South Korea, using focus group interviews with teachers and literature analysis. Teachers reported a lack of school gardens, particularly open-field plots, and difficulties in management, highlighting the need for personnel. They also noted the use of container gardens to compensate for the lack of space and the selection of crops for student harvesting experiences.
Governance failureFood educationCommunityPolicyWelfare도시농업 참여 의도에 영향을 미치는 요인 - 가구 구성의 조절 효과 -
2020윤중환, 허철무 · 한국유기농업학회지 · South Korea
This study analyzed factors influencing urban agriculture participation intention using data from 439 respondents in South Korea. Educational experience, escapist experience, attitudes, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control positively influenced participation, with perceived behavioral control having the strongest impact. Household composition significantly moderated the effects of educational experiences, escapist experiences, and subjective norm, but not attitudes or perceived behavioral control.
CommunityFood educationEconomicsIntergenerational transfer of knowledge and mindset change through school gardens among indigenous children in Meghalaya, North East India
2020Melari Shisha Nongrum · · India (Meghalaya)
The North East Slow Food and Agrobiodiversity Society (NESFAS) facilitated the development of an Indigenous Food System Curriculum to enhance students' knowledge of their environment and food system in Meghalaya, India. Following the implementation of school gardens, schools began harvesting produce. NESFAS aimed to assess students' knowledge of indigenous foods in connection with the impact of these school gardens.
Food educationCommunityHeirloom & landraceFood sovereignty & justiceFood Plant Solutions
2020Karalyn Hingston, Natalie Ching · · Vietnam
Vietnam faces high stunting rates and pervasive nutritional deficiencies, especially among children. In Quang Nam Province, a Vietnamese non-profit organization partnered with an Australian-based Rotarian Action Group to improve the nutritional status of children. They implemented school garden programmes in the communes of Tam Phu and Dai Hung in response to high malnutrition rates and lack of access to affordable, nutritious foods. The implementation of these school learning gardens resulted in dramatic improvements in health outcomes for the students.
Food educationHealthCommunityPELATIHAN BUDIDAYA JAMUR TIRAM DENGAN KONSEP URBAN FARMING UNTUK MASYARAKAT PERKOTAAN
2020Andi Iva Mundiyah, Ni Made Wirastika Sari, Sharfina Nabilah, Pande Komang Suparyana · Jurnal Pengabdian Al-Ikhlas · Indonesia (Makassar)
This study reports on a training activity in Makassar City, Indonesia, aimed at providing community members with skills in cultivating oyster mushrooms using limited land or home yards. The training was conducted using a Focus Discussion Group (FGD) method over three days, from January 12 to 15, 2020. Results indicated that some participants understood how to cultivate oyster mushrooms and produced growing media uncontaminated by other fungi.
CommunityFood educationEconomicsFood sovereignty & justice