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Sustainable Agriculture. The Urban Setting Kathleen A. Garland ENVR/UHCL Jan. 11, 2014. Purpose of urban agriculture. Urban Forests. Edible forestry. http://vimeo.com/74137837. Community Gardens. http://vimeo.com/81063443 Food brings people together Gardens help build community
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Sustainable Agriculture The Urban Setting Kathleen A. Garland ENVR/UHCL Jan. 11, 2014
Edible forestry • http://vimeo.com/74137837
Community Gardens • http://vimeo.com/81063443 • Food brings people together • Gardens help build community • Fresh food from local sources can be cheaper and more nourishing! • This one is in the fifth ward, which has been identified as…
Food Deserts • http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news/local&id=8421133
Other benefits • Reduce storm runoff • Cool the building • Reduce the heat island effect • Provide alternative locations for work and play
JSC Sustainability • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQgcvP-01LI
Farmers Markets • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeyvCHLUdlo • Because if you are going to grow food, you need to be able to get it to market!
Urban agriculture • Food • Friendship • Fun!