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PELATIHAN PENGOLAHAN DAN PENGEMASAN HASIL URBAN FARMING KELOMPOK TANI CODE HIJAU ASRI
2024B. Hari Saptanin Tyas, Fadjarini Sulistyowati, Widati Widati · JMM (Jurnal Masyarakat Mandiri) · Indonesia (Yogyakarta)
The Code Hijau Asri Farmer Group in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, consisting of 36 members, faced limitations in processing their urban farming products, Brazilian spinach and catfish, for income generation. A training program was conducted to enhance their skills in processing, packaging, and branding these products. The training resulted in 100% participant satisfaction with the content and practice, and 75% expressed interest in developing culinary businesses from the processed products, indicating an increase in the group's capacity.
Food educationEconomicsCommunityFood lossCan Agroecology Close the Health Disparities Gap for Urban Vulnerable Communities in South Africa?
2024Michael Rudolph, Evans Muchesa · Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir landbouvoorligting/South African journal of agricultural extension · South Africa (Johannesburg)
This article explores the potential of agroecology to address health disparities in urban communities in South Africa, where approximately 34% of Johannesburg households face food insecurity. A transdisciplinary literature review, using secondary data from the University of Johannesburg and Siyakhana Growth and Development, posits that an agroecological approach can effectively address food and nutrition insecurity. The study emphasizes the importance of localized food production, personalized training, and a supportive policy framework for urban farming and agroecology.
HealthFood sovereignty & justiceWelfareCommunityBeyond Efficiency: The Social and Ecological Costs of Plant Factories in Urban Farming—A Review
2024László Csambalik, Izóra Gál, Krisztina Madaras, Andrea Tóbiás, Péter Pusztai · Urban Science · Global
This review examines soil-based urban agriculture and high-tech plant factories for urban food resilience. It finds that while vertical farms produce high yields, inhabitant involvement is minimal, offering no social advantages. Automated plant factories require few highly qualified personnel and are unlikely to contribute to urban social well-being in the future.
Equity & displacementDigital agricultureCommunityEconomicsClimate changeMathematics Teachers’ Opinions on the Use of School Gardens in Lessons
2024Melikenur Kalfaoğlu, Hasan Hüseyin Aksu · Shanlax International Journal of Education · Global
This qualitative case study explored the opinions of 27 mathematics teachers in MoNE secondary schools regarding the use of school gardens in lessons during the 2023-2024 academic year. Teachers generally supported using school gardens but reported facing problems with maintaining discipline, attracting student attention, and scheduling conflicts.
Governance failureFood educationCommunitySur une place, un jardin : étude des médiations spatiales d’un lieu jardinier
2024Louis Champalle · Approches Théoriques en Information-Communication (ATIC) · France
This article examines how a community garden and its managing association in a French metropolis mediate representations of their surrounding environment through gardening practices and "nature in the city." An ethnographic study within the garden describes spatialization through strategies from the garden to its environment and tactics from the environment to the garden, particularly concerning openness and closure.
CommunityUrban–rural linkagePolicyA BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS: RESEARCH OF URBAN FARMING IN INDONESIA PERIOD 1991-2023
2024Nazulah Mufarichah Rochim, Unggul Heriqbaldi · Agrisocionomics Jurnal Sosial Ekonomi Pertanian · Indonesia
This research investigated the profile of original scientific articles and reviews on urban farming in Indonesia from 1991 to 2023 using bibliometric analysis. A total of 81 journals from Scopus were analyzed, identifying 160 authors. The number of published articles continuously increased from 1991 to 2023, with the majority written in English. The most cited article was “Aquaculture Research” with a 10-year quotation. Visualization analysis based on the accuracy of connected words in titles and abstracts revealed several research groups.
PolicyCommunityUrban agriculture for environmentally just cities: the case of urban community gardens in Cape Town, South Africa
2024Tinashe P. Kanosvamhira, Mohamed Deen Shade · Local Environment · South Africa (Cape Town)
This study examined how 34 urban community gardens in low-income neighborhoods of Cape Town, South Africa, contribute to environmental justice using a mixed-methods approach including remote sensing, interviews, and observations. Findings revealed an unequal distribution of green spaces between wealthier and less affluent neighborhoods. While current gardening benefits may not be widespread, the gardens offer advantages such as environmental education, promotion of agro-ecological practices, and land use for green purposes.
CommunityHealthClimate changePolicyUneven Ground
2024Ángeles Donoso Macaya, Kendra Sullivan · · United States (New York City)
This chapter explores the experiences of co-authors in the "Archives in Common (AiC)" project, which aimed to strengthen public humanities infrastructure within and beyond CUNY’s Graduate Center. Conducted across three locations in New York City, the project highlighted institutional norms that fail to adequately support community-led research practices or acknowledge and reward diverse expertise.
Governance failureCommunityPolicyFood sovereignty & justiceGrowing Sustainably: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in Urban Horticulture in India
2024P. K. R. Deka, Nibir Pratim Choudhury · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension Economics & Sociology · India
This article analyzes the challenges and opportunities in urban and peri-urban horticulture in India. It identifies issues such as urbanization encroaching on agricultural land, resource competition, land-use disputes, food security, and environmental sustainability. The paper also explores conventional growing methods like home gardening and community gardens, as well as novel alternatives such as soilless cultures and indoor farming systems.
CommunityFood sovereignty & justiceClimate changeEconomicsCultivating Urban Agriculture Policies: Local Government Entrepreneurs’ Strategies in Three Brazilian Cities
2024Marcela Alonso Ferreira, Giselle Kristina Mendonça Abreu, Camila Nastari Fernandes, Vitória Oliveira Pereira de Souza Leão, Jaqueline da Luz Ferreira, Juliana Ramos Luiz · Urban Planning · Brazil
This study examined how local government actors pursue urban agriculture (UA) policies in the Brazilian cities of Recife, Rio de Janeiro, and Curitiba, using a comparative case study approach based on key informant interviews and documents. It found that certain municipal bureaucrats act as "policy entrepreneurs," playing pivotal roles in creating, maintaining, and adapting UA policies. They employ strategies such as collaborating with civil society, forging partnerships within and outside of government, and framing proposals within international policy guidelines.
PolicyCommunityEconomicsPublic Engagement in Community Gardens: Communicating to Prepare for a Changing Climate
2024Olivia M. Erskine, Alexa J. Lamm, Kevan W. Lamm, Catherine E. Sanders · Journal of Applied Communications · United States
A study in the United States analyzed U.S. adults' motivations for engaging in community gardens and the perceived importance of climate-smart adaptations. Respondents primarily engaged in community gardens for health and social reasons and assigned some level of importance to climate-smart adaptations. Future research should explore the impact of rurality, food accessibility, and socioeconomic status on reasons for engagement and the associated importance of climate-smart adaptations.
CommunityClimate changeFood sovereignty & justiceHealthUrban Green Spaces and Healthy Living: A Landscape Architecture Perspective
2024Alessio Russo · Urban Science · Global
This paper synthesizes existing literature to examine the essential role of urban green spaces in fostering healthy living, emphasizing their strong positive associations with physical, mental, and social wellbeing. It discusses the importance of designing attractive and accessible green spaces that encourage physical activity and mental health, and the potential of local food production for diet improvement. The study also highlights disparities in access to quality green spaces, particularly between the Global North and South, advocating for equitable design strategies.
Equity & displacementHealthCommunityEconomicsPolicyPEMANFAATAN LIMBAH DOMESTIK MENJADI PRODUK AGRIBISNIS KOKEDAMA SEBAGAI UPAYA PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT LOKAL
2024Lintar Brillian Pintakami, Alia Fibrianingtyas, Tatiek Koerniawati A, Rizka Amalia, Maulana Muhamad Sulaiman, Steven Gerrard Christoffel Hermawanto, Daniyah Nabila Riyanti Putri · Indonesian Collaboration Journal of Community Services (ICJCS) · Indonesia
This study focused on utilizing non-domestic waste, such as coconut husks, used paper, and wood, as base materials for kokedama. It involved collecting waste from local communities, processing it into kokedama planting media, and providing training on kokedama techniques. The training was shown to reduce waste volume, empower participants with new skills, and increase their potential income, thereby improving economic and social well-being.
CommunityOrganic cycleEconomicsThe Art of the Town-Gown Dance: Healing Legacies of Harm in our Food System through Equitable Pedagogy
2024Tanya Denckla Cobb, Shantell Bingham · Urban agriculture · United States (Charlottesville)
Using the University of Virginia's experience with Charlottesville, USA, this study demonstrated how university classroom engagement with the community can perpetuate inequities and legacies of harm. The research noted the potential for communities to view universities as "extractive industries" and proposed a new framework called "equitable pedagogy" to avoid perpetuating privilege and systemic inequities.
Equity & displacementCommunityFood educationRemediation of Soils Contaminated by Timbers in Community Gardens
2024Wendy J. Heiger-Bernays, Alicia Fraser, Valerie Burns, Kerry Diskin, Diedre Pierotti, Kian Merchant-Borna, Michael D. McClean, Daniel J. Brabander, H. Patricia Hynes · Scholarworks (University of Massachusetts Amherst) · United States (Boston)
This study identified the nature and extent of soil contamination by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from railroad ties and arsenic from chromated copper arsenate (CCA) pressure-treated lumber in a representative community garden in Boston. Elevated levels of PAHs and arsenic were present in the gardens studied, with these timbers serving as a continuous source of contaminants. This is the first study to investigate contaminants other than lead and evaluate the effect of adding city compost on select soil contaminants in urban garden soil.
Contamination & food safetyHealthCommunityCompostPendampingan Masyarakat dalam Eksplorasi Food Forest Lokal Sunda: Langkah Praktis Masyarakat Melawan Penyakit Jantung
2024Siti Rohimah, Undang Ruhimat, Wulan Sondarika, Andri Noviandi · Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Kesehatan Galuh · Indonesia (Ciamis)
This community service program in Ciamis Regency, Indonesia, focused on food forest research to combat heart disease by increasing public knowledge and awareness of healthy eating and developing food forests as a nutritional source. The program successfully raised community awareness and improved access to food sources, positively impacting heart health. It significantly contributed to improving the heart health of the local community in the Baregbeg Community Health Center working area.
CommunityHealthFood educationURBAN FARMING PRACTICE CONCERNING LIFE CYCLE COST COMPONENTS
2024Puteri Sidrotul Nabihah Saarani, Asniza Hamimi Abdul Tharim, Asmalia Che Ahmad, Norhafizah Abdul Rahman, Mohamad Haizam Mohamed Saraf · PLANNING MALAYSIA · Global
This study aimed to identify the significant Life Cycle Cost (LCC) components concerning Urban Farming (UF) practices. Thirteen journal and conference papers from local and international contexts were reviewed, using thematic techniques to establish the attributes of UF practice throughout the Life Cycle (LC) phase. The findings indicate that LCC components occur during Planning, Installation, Management, Maintenance, and Harvesting/Disposal.
EconomicsHealthCommunityClimate changeUrban farming and food supply: A comparative review of USA and African cities
2024Adekunle Stephen Toromade, Deborah Aanuoluwa Soyombo, Eseoghene Kupa, Tochukwu Ignatius Ijomah · International Journal of Advanced Economics · United States
This comparative review examines urban farming dynamics and its impact on food supply in the United States and African cities. It explores challenges and opportunities, considering factors such as infrastructure, socio-economic conditions, and agricultural practices in both regions. The review highlights policies and technological advancements in the USA, while discussing rapid urbanization and limited resources as challenges in African contexts.
Food sovereignty & justicePolicyEconomicsCommunityDigital agricultureCSA & TeikeiSoil, Soul, and Society
2024Kevin Richardson · Advances in logistics, operations, and management science book series · United States
Community gardens in Black neighborhoods across the United States serve as resilient oases of change, particularly in areas characterized by limited access to fresh, nutritious foods and health disparities. These communal spaces address not only physical health but also the interconnected facets of mental well-being and community resilience, fostering a sense of identity, belonging, and strength beyond cultivating crops.
CommunityHealthWelfareUsing visual methods to map green infrastructure for a sustainable food economy in Letchworth Garden City
2024Amélie André · · United Kingdom
This case study of Letchworth Garden City examined the interplay between the town's layout, social practices, and governance supporting a local sustainable food economy. Food mapping and an ethnographical approach showed how Letchworth's masterplan provides a backbone for alternative food infrastructure, though the edible landscape is not always visible or effective for residents. Discussions with experts also pointed to a gap in coordination among key local stakeholders, which would be beneficial for improving the local urban food strategy.
Governance failureCommunityPolicyEconomicsFood sovereignty & justiceCidades e suas agriculturas: avaliação de benefícios da agricultura urbana e periurbana para as pessoas: sumário executivo de Osasco (SP)
2024Adriana de Paula Cavalcante Fraga, Ana Moraes Coelho, Jéssica Castro Chryssafidis, José Geraldo Barreto Monteiro de Andrade, Maíra Bombachini Silva, Maria Luiza Sevilha Seraphico de Assis Carvalho, Mariana Nicolletti, Nathan Debortoli, Samuel Santos de Souza Pinto · LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas) · Brazil (São Paulo)
This case study in Osasco, São Paulo, Brazil, identified and characterized the benefits of urban and peri-urban agriculture (UPA) initiatives for the territory. Using a hybrid methodology combining biophysical modeling of ecosystem services with stakeholder input, the study provided an overview of UPA's contributions to microclimate, soil, and water. It highlighted UPA's significant potential to mitigate or solve typical urban problems and contribute to city development.
Urban–rural linkagePeri-urban agricultureCommunityPhysical Activity as a Victim, a Perpetrator, or Part of the Solution to the Climate Crisis?
2024Peter Gelius, Sven Messing, Antonina Tcymbal, Leonie Birkholz, Karim Abu‐Omar · Journal of Physical Activity and Health · Global
This commentary examines the role of physical activity (PA) research in the context of climate change from three perspectives. PA is conceptualized as a victim, threatened by heat waves and extreme weather; as a perpetrator, due to the carbon footprint of some sports; and as a solution, through active transport and urban gardening which offer both individual and planetary health benefits. These perspectives can guide future research in the field of PA and health.
HealthClimate changeCommunityImpacts of Urban Agriculture on Environment: In Case of Tora town, Silte Zone, Central Ethiopia.
2024Fedila Chumgicho · National Academic Digital Repository of Ethiopia · Ethiopia
This descriptive study assessed the impacts of urban agriculture on the environment in Tora town, Silte Zone, Central Ethiopia, using a mixed-methods approach with 204 systematically selected samples and 10 purposively selected key informants. Findings revealed that 41.2% of urban residential households were engaged in farming. The study underscored positive impacts such as sustainable waste management, organic waste utilization, and the adoption of sustainable agricultural techniques, while also identifying challenges like water-related issues and sustainable waste disposal.
CommunityClimate changeBiodiversityCommunication Strategies for Sustainable Urban Agriculture in Thailand
2024Sukanya Sereenonchai, Noppol Arunrat · Sustainability · Thailand
This study explored the framing of urban agricultural knowledge disseminated via social media and factors influencing satisfaction among experienced viewers in Thailand. It analyzed eleven clips from the Sustainable Agriculture Foundation (Thailand) on Facebook and YouTube using a coding framework and content analysis. A survey of 200 viewers was conducted and analyzed using SmartPLS 4.0. Key results showed that leading farmers framed messages by explaining actions, reasoning, outcomes, and associated health benefits. Source credibility and information quality significantly influenced satisfaction, as did self-efficacy, source credibility, and interactivity as moderating factors for knowledge satisfaction.
Food educationCommunityDigital agriculturePemberdayaan Generasi Muda Kota Banjarmasin pada Kegiatan Urban Farming dengan Metode Hidroponik Sistem Wick
2024Fuzi Maulana Ash’ari, Gt. Khairun Ni’mah, Yarna Hasiani, Ilhamiyah · Jurnal Abdimas Mahakam · Indonesia (Banjarmasin)
This community service activity was conducted for 11th-grade high school students at SMAS PGRI 1 in Banjarmasin City, Indonesia. The activity consisted of delivering material, discussions, introducing tools and materials for the hydroponic wick system, and practical demonstrations. The activity aimed to increase the knowledge of young people in Banjarmasin City regarding urban farming, especially cultivation using the hydroponic wick system.
Food educationFood sovereignty & justiceCommunity