Research & reports

Peer-reviewed research and reports on community urban agriculture, food education, composting, welfare and more.

1177 results(48 / 48)

• Vegetables Food for man and animals

  1980

  · Nutrition & Food Science · Global

  The Institute of Biology held a symposium to assess the value of vegetables for feeding people and livestock. The symposium considered the energy, labor, and monetary inputs required for vegetable production across various scales, from allotments to large market gardens. Discussions also included the role of traditional and unconventional animal species within vegetable growing systems.

  DIYCommunityEconomics
  Read source →DOI: 10.1108/eb058787

• The School Garden

  1902

  Wilbur S. Jackman · The Elementary School Teacher and Course of Study · Global

  The school garden is a useful accessory for nature study from aesthetic, economic, or botanical viewpoints. While aesthetics offer strong attractions, the most important aspect is understanding plant habits and their adaptations to soil, light, heat, air, and other plants, as a garden cannot grow beautifully without this knowledge.

  Food educationEconomics
  Read source →DOI: 10.1086/453095