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Peer-reviewed research and reports on community urban agriculture, food education, composting, welfare and more.
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Sustainability at SIT: a Look at the Past, a Plan for the Future
2018Taliesin Haugh · School for International Training Digital Collections (School for International Training) · Global
This paper outlines a 5-year plan for the School for International Training (SIT) to enhance sustainability praxis, building on its 2018 student-led community garden project. The plan aims for SIT to become an experiential ecology center, collaborating with local NGOs and hosting permaculture programs, to address climate change and contribute to sustainable development.
CommunityFood educationClimate changeFood sovereignty & justiceKAJIAN POTENSI PENGEMBANGAN PERTANIAN PERKOTAAN DI KOTA SEMARANG
2018Wiwandari Handayani, Prihadi Nugroho, Dini Oktaviani Hapsari · DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) · Indonesia (Semarang)
This study used descriptive and spatial analyses with secondary and primary data to assess the potential and co-benefits of urban farming in Semarang City, Indonesia. It identified two types of urban farming: conventional approaches in the city outskirts and hydroponic or limited-space methods in the city center. The study found various potentials, including vegetables, cassava, sugarcane, durian, and mushrooms, and noted co-benefits across environmental, economic, social, health, education, and tourism aspects.
PolicyFood sovereignty & justicePeri-urban agricultureDigital agricultureUrban agriculture: a framework for agricultural policy – present and future
2018D. Cvijanović, Otilija Sedlak, Želјko Vojinović · Instytut Ekonomiki Rolnictwa i Gospodarki Zywnosciowej Panstwowy Instytut Badawczy eBooks · Poland
This monograph was prepared under the Multi-Annual Programme 2015-2019 "The Polish and the EU agricultures 2020+". It is a collection of selected papers delivered at the 22nd International Scientific Conference organized by the Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics - National Research Institute.
PolicyEconomicsDeep in the heart of Texas: analyzing spatial contestation using perspectives on urban farming in Austin
2018Liza Ayres · Vassar Scholarship (Vassar College) · United States
This thesis analyzes spatial contestation in Austin, Texas, by examining perspectives on urban farming. It applies Henri Lefebvre's spatial theories, which classify space production as a continuous process of social development involving material and mental space. The study explores how urban pride and community bonds, fostered by amenities like urban farms, contribute to residents' desire to stay in the city and their sense of ownership.
CommunityPolicyEconomicsFood, landscape, and urban design
2018Susan Parham, Jacques Abelman · · Global
This chapter explores urban design in developed countries, viewing food as a critical social, economic, and cultural factor influencing and being influenced by urban space design. It broadly defines food spaces to include diverse settings like streetscapes, markets, restaurants, urban gardens, and peri-urban farming. The authors suggest that food-conscious urban design is central to sustainable urban space.
CommunityPeri-urban agriculturePolicyPROMOTE LOCAL AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS USING E-COMMUNITY SUPPORTED SYSTEM
2018Amit Salunke, Ms. Shradha Shinde, Ms. Aishwarya Tone · International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology · Global
A web and Android e-Community Supported Agriculture (e-CSA) system was developed using the software development life cycle. A survey on the impact of local agricultural products through this application indicated benefits for both customers and farmers. Customers gain fair prices, fresh organic products, and access to rare items, while farmers can increase sales, minimize loss, and improve transportation control, contributing to local economic growth.
CSA & TeikeiDigital agricultureEconomicsCommunityAgricultural Land Conversion, Land Economic Value, and Sustainable Agriculture: A Case Study in East Java, Indonesia
2018Mohammad Rondhi, Pravitasari Anjar Pratiwi, Vivi Trisna Handini, Aryo Fajar Sunartomo, Subhan Arif Budiman · Land · Indonesia (East Java)
This paper investigated the inter-relationship between land economic value and agricultural land conversion (ALC) in East Java, Indonesia. It calculated the land economic value for agricultural and non-agricultural (housing) uses in two areas: a peri-urban agricultural area facing rapid urbanization and a rural agricultural area with zero ALC. Results showed that agricultural land yielded a higher economic benefit in rural areas, whereas in urban areas, housing yielded a value seven times higher than agricultural land.
Economic viabilityPeri-urban agricultureEconomicsUrban–rural linkagePolicySOS Polinizadores: un proyecto educativo sobre insectos polinizadores
2018Cindy Melissa Torres Peña · Dialnet (Universidad de la Rioja) · Spain
"SOS Polinizadores" is an educational project aimed at fostering knowledge and study of pollinating insects in ecosystems among students, teachers, and the broader educational community, including their impact on our lives and current threats. It also seeks to raise awareness about environmental problems and the sustainability of nearby ecosystems like parks, gardens, and urban and peri-urban vegetable gardens. The project was carried out in eight educational centers in Madrid in Spring 2017, with a guide provided for future implementation in other centers.
Food educationBiodiversityPollinatorsCommunityPromoting Effective Language Development In English Language Learners Through A School Garden-Based Curriculum
2018Krista Steffen · Digital Commons - Hamline (Hamline University) · Global
This project aimed to design a language-focused curriculum for English Language Learner (ELL) students, delivered through hands-on learning in a school garden. By synthesizing research on ELL, science, and outdoor education, eight best practices were identified to guide the curriculum's development. Findings indicated that garden-based education can effectively promote language development and improve student academics for ELLs when these strategies are applied.
Food educationCommunityAgricultura Urbana como atividade promotora da Segurança Alimentar e Nutricional
2018Juliana Silva Barbosa, Robson Patrocinio de Souza, Anelise Dias · Cadernos de Agroecologia · Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)
This report details the implementation and monitoring of a productive yard in the Juliano Moreira Colony, Jacarepagua, Rio de Janeiro, an initiative by the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation. The project aimed to promote health through improved food and nutritional security, with a farmer selected based on her interest in agroecology. The backyard contributed to food security, increased family income through surplus sales, and propagated agroecology principles in the community.
Food sovereignty & justiceCommunityHealthEconomicsContribution of Integrated Urban Agriculture to Household Income: A Case of Kinondoni Municipality, Tanzania
2018Kelvin Victor, Fatihiya Ally Massawe, Anna Sikira · Journal of Agricultural Sciences – Sri Lanka · Tanzania
In Kinondoni Municipality, Tanzania, a study assessed the types of integrated urban agriculture (IUA) practiced, livelihood strategies adopted, and IUA's contribution to household income. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected from 132 respondents, showing IUA to be the most prioritized livelihood strategy. 98.5% of farmers concentrated on crop-livestock integration, and the average annual income from IUA was 2,295,288 TSH (1093$), sufficient for a six-member household above the monetary food poverty line. This study focused solely on the income livelihood indicator, not considering other benefits like food security or social inclusion.
EconomicsUrban–rural linkageCommunityPreserving Community Agriculture in a Global Economy
2018T.A. Lyson C.C. Geisler, Charles A. Schlough · · United States (New York City)
In New York, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) expanded from non-existent 10 years prior to 64 farms by 1996. These efforts have the potential to foster local economic development and maintain product diversity and quality. Increasing local food and agricultural product production and marketing can preserve farmland that might otherwise be unprofitable for the global marketplace, integrating it into the local community. This shifts decisions about local farmland from global market forces to local farmers and consumers.
CSA & TeikeiEconomicsFood sovereignty & justiceUrban–rural linkageResponding to neoliberal diets: School meal programmes in Brazil and Canada
2018Estevan Leopoldo de Freitas Coca, Ricardo Barbosa · Policy Press eBooks · Brazil, Canada
This chapter analyzes school meal programs in Brazil (PNAE) and Canada (F2S BC) as sustainable alternatives to corporate dominance in the global food system. PNAE creates an institutional market for family farmers and provides local food to students, while F2S BC involves school gardens, food education, and local food incentives. The study found that PNAE has wider reach but focuses on consumption, whereas F2S BC highlights schools as growing spaces and food as a pedagogical resource.
Food educationCommunityFood sovereignty & justiceAllotments and community gardens
2018Claire Nettle, David Crouch · · Global
This chapter focuses on the growth and development of allotments in Britain and the community gardens in Australia, North America, and Britain that evolved from them. It provides a brief overview of the history of allotments in Britain and community gardens in North America, Britain, and Australia, then explores their particular landscapes and the roles that landscape professionals can play in their development.
CommunityPolicyPENGEMBANGAN POTENSI PERTANIAN PERKOTAAN DI KAWASAN SUNGAI PALU
2018Wildani Pingkan S. Hamzens, Meidy Widayanto Moestopo · Jurnal Pengembangan Kota · Indonesia (Palu)
This survey identified necessary efforts for developing urban agriculture potential in the Palu River area, Palu City, Indonesia, a location considered suitable for urban agriculture due to the city's green city aspirations and potential population increase from a Special Economic Zone. Based on observational data and descriptive analysis, the study found that efforts should include land consolidation, activity type determination, recruitment and human resource development, infrastructure and facility preparation, and sustainable management.
CommunityPolicyEconomicsUrban–rural linkageWellbeing in school gardens – the case of the Gardens for Bellies food and environmental education program
2018Pernille Malberg Dyg, Karen Wistoft · Environmental Education Research · Denmark
An exploratory multiple case study in Denmark examined the "Gardens for Bellies" school garden program and its role in student wellbeing. The study indicated that the program promotes student wellbeing through positive emotions from being outdoors and positive social interactions, which seemed to affect self-esteem. While the majority of students experienced wellbeing, it is not documented whether these effects influence long-term wellbeing or planetary care, and not all students thrived in the garden's open space.
Food educationHealthCommunityAdaptation of Urban Vegetable Farmers to Urban Change in the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area
2018Michael Tuffour · AgEcon Search (University of Minnesota, USA) · Ghana
This study in the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area, Ghana, investigated how urban vegetable farmers adapt to rapid urban change, using a mixed-methods approach including a survey of 251 farmers. Institutional actors promote urban agriculture through training, logistics, and land provision, but the changing urban environment hinders their support. Institutions providing land often lack official agreements with farmers and sometimes abuse them, despite being a significant support source.
Urban–rural linkagePolicyEconomicsPARTISIPASI MASYARAKAT PERKOTAAN DALAM PENGELOLAAN RUANG TERBUKA HIJAU SEBAGAI PERTANIAN URBAN, MAKASSAR, INDONESIA (Studi kasus Kelurahan Bongaya, Kecamatan Tamalate)
2018Nurlina Subair, Risma Haris · Seminar Nasional Hasil Penelitian & Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (SNP2M) · Indonesia (Makassar)
This qualitative descriptive study in Bongaya Village, Makassar, Indonesia, examined community participation in the "Garden Lorong" program, which integrates green open space management with urban agriculture. The research found that the community actively participates in organizing and maintaining green open spaces in alleys, demonstrating enthusiastic engagement in cleaning and greening efforts. This active role extends to spatial planning and controlling space utilization.
CommunityPolicyAssessing the Market Premium for Organic Certification among Canadian Community Supported Agriculture Programs
2018Yuan Zhou, Zhou, Y. · AgEcon Search (University of Minnesota, USA) · Canada
This study analyzed Canadian Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) data to assess the impact of organic certification on CSA share prices. CSA farms self-identifying as organic charged a 13% premium over conventional farms, while certified organic CSA farms charged a 16% premium. These premiums were not statistically different, suggesting that organic certification does not increase the premium relative to uncertified organic, and CSA acts as a substitute for third-party certification.
Limited or null effectCSA & TeikeiEconomics11. Urban Gardening, Foodsharing and Makerspaces
2018Tim Schümann · · Germany (Bad Oldesloe)
The public library of Bad Oldesloe, Germany, developed a series of events combining makerspaces, community building, urban gardening, and foodsharing. This transformed the library into a modern and creative learning space and offered its physical space as a community platform for networking, cooperation, and creativity. This initiative demonstrates an opportunity for public libraries to show relevance and develop new sustainable services.
CommunityFood educationUrban food security and multi-spatial livelihoods in Ghana’s medium sized cities: does food transfer matter?
2018Hayford Mensah Ayerakwa · International Development Planning Review · Ghana
A study using data from two medium-sized cities in Ghana analyzed the importance and determinants of food transfers received from urban or rural households. It examined whether participation in agriculture reduces a household's likelihood of receiving food transfers, showing that households participating in urban agriculture had a lower chance of receiving food transfers from other urban dwellers. Female-headed households and aging household heads had an increased likelihood of receiving food transfers, with grains and tubers being the most commonly received food groups, typically from rural and urban relatives.
Food sovereignty & justiceEconomicsWelfareUrban–rural linkageBecoming Garden
2018Kelsey Wapenaar, Aideen DeSchutter · Journal of Childhood Studies · Global
This paper consists of a series of moments evolving from an inquiry with a community garden plot, involving children's, educators', and families' experimentations and processes of "coming to know" the garden. Through this inquiry, it was found that a community garden is open to a plurality of possibilities. This entangled process of coming to know engages the imaginary and involves layers of touching, hearing, seeing, drawing, talking, writing, and storying the garden.
CommunityFood educationDIYA Handbook for Beginning and Veteran Garden Organizers
2018Renee Raiden Boyer, Ben Chapman · VTechWorks (Virginia Tech) · Global
This handbook outlines recommended agricultural practices for food safety in school and community gardens. Topics include food safety, site selection, pesticides and fertilizers, handwashing, water and irrigation, composting, garden design and animals, sanitation, and tools.
Food educationCommunityCompostOrganic cyclePerception of Community Residents on Supporting Urban Agriculture in Malaysian City: Case Study at Bukit Mertajam
2018Pushpawani Ramaloo, Choong-Yeun Liong, Chamhuri Siwar, Anizan Isahak · · Malaysia
In the Taman Desa Damai community of Bukit Mertajam City, Penang State, Malaysia, in-depth interviews and observations were conducted with 15 community residents to investigate the influences of urban agriculture on social, economic, and environmental benefits. The study found that while community farming is significant in realizing the potential of the residential community, it faces obstacles to long-term sustainability.
Economic viabilityCommunityEconomicsFood sovereignty & justiceCommunal garden and the liminal city
2018Torange Khonsari · · Global
This paper discusses community gardens as highly regarded assets by citizens and local authorities, negotiating a space between the informal arena of everyday life and the formal regulated realm of the state, constructing a liminal space where civic action takes place, using Abbey Gardens as a case study. It outlines power relations, relations between the formal state and informal everyday life of a garden, and its subsequent agency towards its role in the formation of liminal civic places in neighborhoods.
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