Urban Farming

by Tamara Thompson (Editor)

Overview

This edition includes a variety of articles on urban agriculture. Articles discuss urban agriculture as a viable solution to food insecurities; the economic sustainability of urban agriculture; the impact of urban agriculture on specific groups, such as women in developing countries; and the future of urban farming. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780737768695
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	08/23/2014
Series:	At Issue Series: Social Issues
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	120
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	15 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

1 Overview: The Urban Farming Movement Edwin Marty 10

2 Community Gardens Grow Strong Communities Peter Ladner 20

3 Urban Farming Improves Access to Healthy Food Elizabeth Limbach 32

4 Urban Farms Clash with Cities over Regulations Anna Toon 43

5 The Butcher Next Door James McWilliams 51

6 Backyard Animal Slaughter Should Be Permitted Kiera Butler 57

7 Cities Weigh Rules for Urban Beekeeping Patricia E. Salkin 62

8 "Guerrilla Gardeners" Spread Seeds of Social Change Emily Wax 71

9 Urban Farming Benefits the Local Economy Adrianne Pasquarelli 79

10 Urban Farming Could Help Revitalize Declining Cities Nina Ignaczak 86

11 Urban Farming Plays a Crucial Role in Disaster Relief Worldwide A. Adam-Bradford Femke Hoekstra Rene van Veenhuizen 90

Organizations to Contact 102

Bibliography 107

Index 114