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Growing Communities: The Role of Urban Agriculture in Sustainable Development

Explore the purpose and benefits of urban agriculture in the urban setting, including urban forests, community gardens, and addressing food deserts. Discover how urban agriculture can bring people together, build community, provide fresh local food, and enhance urban habitats.

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Growing Communities: The Role of Urban Agriculture in Sustainable Development

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  1. Sustainable Agriculture The Urban Setting Kathleen A. Garland ENVR/UHCL Jan. 11, 2014

  2. Purpose of urban agriculture

  3. Urban Forests

  4. Edible forestry • http://vimeo.com/74137837

  5. 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…

  6. Food Deserts • http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news/local&id=8421133

  7. Where can you put a garden?

  8. The Value of Urban Habitat

  9. Other benefits • Reduce storm runoff • Cool the building • Reduce the heat island effect • Provide alternative locations for work and play

  10. JSC Sustainability • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQgcvP-01LI

  11. 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!

  12. Urban agriculture • Food • Friendship • Fun!

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