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Barriers to Diabetes Management Among Hmong: Patients’ and Physicians’ Perspectives
2021Lue Lao, Moon Chen, Susan L. Stewart, Dao M. Fang · DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) · United States (California)
This qualitative study explored barriers to diabetes management among Hmong patients in Sacramento, California. Researchers interviewed 21 Hmong patients and 5 physicians at a clinic. Both groups identified culture, education, attitudes, and beliefs as major barriers to diabetes management.
HealthCommunityFood educationGEOPARK LUMPUR INVESTMENT DEVELOPMENT SIDOARJO EAST JAVA INDONESIA
2021Ahmad Riyadh Umar Balahmar, Eni Rustianingsih, Ilmi Usrotin Choiriyah, Hendra Sukmana, Totok Wahyu Abadi · Umsida Repository (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo) · Indonesia
This study, based on FGDs and academic texts from the Sidoarjo Regency Government, explores the development of a tourism area in the Sidoarjo mudflow region of Indonesia. It found that mudflow tourism could become a major destination, supported by facilities like geopark galleries, urban forests, and urban farming. Realizing this model requires physical and non-physical infrastructure, along with community socialization on safety and benefits.
PolicyCommunityEconomicsSosialisasi dan Penyerahan Rancangan Cold Storage sebagai Tempat Penyimpanan Hasil Panen Urban Farming “MOM’S FARM” di Kampung Nagrek
2021Ferdian Suprata, Feliks Prasepta Sejahtera Surbakti, Victoria P.L.K Tampubolon · Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Charitas · Indonesia
Challenges in urban farming include harvested vegetables being perishable before consumption, marketing, or distribution. This activity aimed to inform and share a cold storage design for storing produce from the "Mom's Farm" urban farming project in Nagrek Village. Monitoring and evaluation results indicated that factors such as electrical energy requirements and limited access to electricity should be added as design criteria for cold storage intended for remote areas.
Food lossEconomicsCommunityBaltimore County Government Education/Entrepreneurship and Marketing- Community Gardens
2021Unwana I. Udoh, Aditya Deshpande, Bhavin Kothari, Cristián Ortíz, Mohit Jaju, Ridwan Ahmed, Chris Pitts, Christian Lopez, Sherry Chen, Hao Jiang, Njeri Warrington, Hunter Petrik, Stephanie Zheng · University Libraries (University of Maryland) · United States (Baltimore County)
This project, conducted in Baltimore County, was divided into two teams: education/entrepreneurship and marketing. The education/entrepreneurship team assessed residents' awareness of existing community gardens, identified reasons for low participation, and developed gardening educational resources. The marketing team focused on determining optimal locations for community gardens through site selection and marketing strategies, including social media campaigns.
CommunityFood educationPolicyDEVELOPMENT OF AGRIBUSINESS PLACES ON PALU RIVERSIDES
2021Wildani Pingkan S. Hamzens, Meidy Widayanto Moestopo · AGROLAND The Agricultural Sciences Journal (e-Journal) · Indonesia
This research aimed to formulate a sustainable agricultural spatial innovation for the development of agribusiness places on Palu Riversides. Field observation, satellite image map observation, and literature review were used as methods. The results indicated that implementing sustainable agriculture through agribusiness place development in urban areas could utilize open spaces designated as green open space zones on the Palu Riversides, specifically the River Green Area outside the riparian zone and the river overflow runoff area.
PolicyUrban–rural linkageCommunityHeavy metals and metalloids concentrations across UK urban horticultural soils and the factors influencing their bioavailability to food crops
2021Marta Crispo, Miriam C. Dobson, Roscoe S. Blevins, William Meredith, Janice A. Lake, Jill L. Edmondson · Environmental Pollution · United Kingdom
Heavy metal (HM) and metalloid concentrations were assessed in 200 urban horticultural soils across ten UK cities. HM were found to be widespread, with most concentrations below UK soil screening values (C4SLs). However, 83% of lead (Pb) concentrations exceeded C4SLs, which is a significant concern. Bioavailable HM concentrations represented a small fraction (0.01–1.8%) of total concentrations, and black carbon (BC) and organic carbon (OC) were suggested to contribute to HM immobilization.
Contamination & food safetyHealthCommunityBiodiversityDesign of Flat With Neighborhood Space With Urban Farming Function In Medan
2021Adela Purba, Nelson Siahaan · International Journal of Architecture and Urbanism · Indonesia (Medan)
This study proposes a flat design in Medan, Indonesia, that integrates neighborhood spaces for urban farming. The design addresses the high density and lack of communal spaces in existing flats by creating green open areas for social interaction and productive urban farming. The design process involved field studies, physical data collection, literature review, and an Ecological Architecture approach to meet user needs and reduce urban environmental problems.
CommunityUrban–rural linkagePolicyHousing Management and Its Relationship with Productive Initiatives Targeted at Low-Income Groups in Rosario (Argentina)
2021Marcelo Salgado, Sabrina Cáceres, Marta Basuino, Nora Gancedo, Claudio Vizia, Sebastián Rodríguez, Laura Gurría · · Argentina (Rosario)
This paper focuses on social housing projects linked with productive undertakings for low-income groups in Rosario, Argentina. It examines experiences such as the Urban Agriculture Program, Rosario Habitat Program, and Housing Cooperatives, which integrate habitat with productive initiatives. The research aims to formulate recommendations for the participatory management of social housing and its articulation with these undertakings, including the promotion of multidisciplinary teams through training workshops.
WelfareCommunityPolicyEconomicsUrban Agriculture Retrofitting within Residential Buildings; A Comparative Analysis between New Cairo and Nasr City
2021Nourhan Ashraf, Ghada Farouk, Marwa Khalifa · Engineering Research Journal · Egypt
This study conducted a comparative analysis of the physical applicability and social acceptability of urban agriculture (UA) retrofitting in residential buildings in New Cairo and Nasr City, Egypt. Site visits and face-to-face questionnaires were used, revealing spatial alternatives for UA applicability. The results also showed residents' needs for more green areas and their differing preferences and concerns regarding UA retrofitting within residential buildings.
CommunityUrban–rural linkageANALISIS 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 educationAssessing the Information Seeking Behavior of Urban Farmers to Design an Integrated Extension Model
2021Anju Abraham, R. Arunachalam · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension Economics & Sociology · Global
A study from December 2020 to March 2021 in Ernakulam and Calicut districts, Kerala, India, investigated the information seeking behavior and utilization constraints of urban farmers. Findings indicated that farmers' information needs ranged from selecting nutritious food crops to marketing surplus produce. Based on this, an integrated urban farming extension model was designed for effective information dissemination to farmers.
Food educationCommunityHealthFood sovereignty & justiceUrban autonomous zones and the mitigation of climate disasters
2021Oliver Kellhammer · Edward Elgar Publishing eBooks · Global
This article explores how marginalized urban communities in North American cities create collective 'open-source' spaces like squats and guerrilla gardens to build social and environmental resilience against climate change emergencies. These spaces can mitigate the short and long-term effects of climate disasters, particularly in low-income neighborhoods facing overcrowding and infrastructure issues. The author provides personal accounts of involvement with a guerrilla garden in Vancouver and a community garden allied with squatters in New York's Lower East Side during Superstorm Sandy.
CommunityClimate changeFood sovereignty & justiceSchool-Based Nutrition Programs for Adolescents in Dodoma, Tanzania: A Situation Analysis
2021Colette Rector, Nadhira Nuraini Afifa, Varun Gupta, Abbas Ismail, Dominic Mosha, Leonard K. Katalambula, Said Vuai, Tara A. Young, Elena C. Hemler, Dongqing Wang, Wafaie Fawzi · Food and Nutrition Bulletin · Tanzania (Dodoma)
This study assessed adolescent school nutrition interventions in Dodoma, Tanzania, focusing on school vegetable gardens, school meals, and education. Focus group discussions with government stakeholders and interviews at ten public secondary schools revealed support for interventions. While all schools had experience with meals, parental contributions were crucial, and water availability for gardens was a challenge. Nutrition education was found to be highly theoretical, limiting practical application.
Food educationHealthCommunityAn examination of adaptations of direct marketing channels and practices by Maryland fruit and vegetable farmers during the COVID-19 pandemic
2021Grace H. Bachman, Sara N. Lupolt, Mariya Strauss, Ryan David Kennedy, Keeve E. Nachman · Journal of Agriculture Food Systems and Community Development · United States (Maryland)
This study investigated the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Maryland fruit and vegetable farmers and their adaptations of direct-to-consumer marketing channels. Interviews with 20 farm owners/managers revealed that Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), farmers' markets, and pick-your-own channels provided high stability and financial security. Distribution channels incorporating online marketplaces with prepacked pre-orders were a notable strength for highly adaptive farmers. Common challenges included increased administrative workload, concerns about raising food prices during a crisis, and environmental concerns regarding additional packaging.
CSA & TeikeiEconomicsCommunityCommunity gardens: contribution to food safety and social inclusion
2021Lucas Sales dos Santos, Milena De Moura Régis, Ana Paula Branco do Nascimento · Revista Nacional de Gerenciamento de Cidades · Brazil (São Paulo)
This study investigated an organically grown community garden in the Previdência Municipal Park in the West Zone of São Paulo City, Brazil, through in-situ observations, interviews, and literature review. The findings indicated benefits for food and nutrition safety, interpersonal involvement, and environmental education. Key challenges identified were social leaderships, technical-scientific knowledge for organic productivity, and planning for project continuity.
CommunityFood sovereignty & justiceHealthOrganic cyclePendampingan 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 & justiceEconomicsComplementary analyses of soil microbial and chemical properties and human observation on augmented ecosystems in urban environment
2021Kousaku Ohta, Masatoshi Funabashi · Measurement Sensors · Global
This study achieved high biodiversity (over 200 plant species) on an urban rooftop garden using the Synecoculture method and analyzed soil microbial diversity, activity, and chemical properties over two years. Soil microbes gradually increased in diversity and activity after installation, showing a positive correlation with cation exchange capacity. After two years of continuous practice, human subjective evaluations were qualitatively consistent with objective data, suggesting that trained human subjectivity could be incorporated as part of assessment proxies in future ecosystem management research.
BiodiversityOrganic cycleCommunityDIYMitigating the Impact of Human Activities
2021Gail Hansen, Joseli Macedo · University Press of Florida eBooks · Global
Many ecological, political, and economic programs are available to help cities become more sustainable and protect the urban environment. Resilient city planning practices include climate change adaptations, renewable energy technology, reducing urban sprawl, improving urban agriculture and native species use, and using self-sustaining, biophilic buildings. Goals and strategies for implementing these practices rely on citizens accepting responsibility with pro-environmental behaviors that mitigate destructive impacts from development and maintenance practices.
Climate changePolicyCommunityBiodiversityEffects of Biochar and Compost Applications on Soil Properties and Growth Performance of Amaranthus sp. Grown at Urban Community Garden
2021Jemima Japakumar, Rosazlin Abdullah, Noor Sharina Mohd Rosli · AGRIVITA Journal of Agricultural Science · Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)
A field study in an urban community garden in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, investigated the effects of biochar and compost on Amaranthus sp. growth and soil properties. Using a randomized complete block design with five treatments, the combination of biochar and compost significantly increased plant height, leaf count, leaf width, chlorophyll content, fresh and dry weight, soil organic matter, and soil organic carbon content compared to other treatments. This combination showed the best effects in enhancing both soil properties and plant growth.
CompostOrganic cycleCommunityFeeding the Cities
2021Nancy Karanja, Mary Njenga · · Kenya (Nairobi)
The urban agriculture efforts of Alice Wairimu and her husband Michael Macharia, who migrated to Nairobi, Kenya, are presented. They raised livestock but lost a cow during political unrest and sold the rest for hospital bills. They also attempted wastewater farming on government-owned land, which was repossessed in 2010. Subsequently, they used their meager savings to rent land nearby and continue practicing urban agriculture.
Governance failureCommunityEconomicsFood sovereignty & justiceSchool 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 educationCommunityElderlyUrban Foodscapes and Greenspace Design: Integrating Grazing Landscapes Within Multi-Use Urban Parks
2021Shannon Davis · Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems · New Zealand (Auckland)
This article explores the potential contribution of grazing lands within cities of the Global North as a multi-beneficial layer in public greenspace design. While plant-based urban farms and community gardens have seen growth, the integration of grazing lands within urban zones has been largely overlooked. This research considers integrating grazing lands within multi-use greenspace design, undertaking a descriptive critique of Cornwall Park, Auckland, New Zealand, which has provided urban grazing for sheep and cattle since 1903 alongside other land uses.
Urban–rural linkageBiodiversityPolicyCommunitySur la distinction entre commun et collectif
2021Joëlle Zask · Éditions de la Sorbonne eBooks · Global
This paper presents the distinction between “collectif” (collective) and “commun” (common) based on the experience of shared gardens. The author argues that this distinction is essential for thinking about democratic culture and its corresponding laws.
CommunityPolicyOpen doors - The Department of Visual Arts goes beyond education
2021Sinead Page · · South Africa (Pretoria)
The Department of Visual Arts at the University of Pretoria aims to produce entrepreneurs in the arts, not just artists. In 2020, the first BA Fine Arts group volunteered at Moja Gabedi, a community garden in Hatfield, Pretoria. This initiative, in affiliation with Reliable House, offers a vibrant space for multi-disciplinary service-learning.
CommunityFood educationCoding
2021Anne Forbes, Vinesh Chandra, Linda Pfeiffer, Rachel Sheffield · Cambridge University Press eBooks · Australia
"STEM Education in the Primary School" introduces pre-service teachers to STEM theory, skills, and practice through a project-based learning approach. The textbook integrates STEM elements with the Australian Curriculum using a school garden project case study. It connects current research in STEM education to teaching practice, discussing topics such as assessment, learning spaces, community, and STEM futures.
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