Social and Community Benefits and Limitations of Urban Agriculture

Papanek, Alicia; Campbell, Catherine; Wooten, Hannah

doi:10.32473/edis-fy1517-2023

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“…Urban agriculture has long been practiced by residents, farmers, and gardeners as a way to produce local food, support community and economic development, foster public health, and provide food and agricultural education to urban residents (Hodgson et al, 2011). Urban agriculture provides social, economic, health, and environmental benefits within urban areas and is considered a valuable part of urban food systems (Papanek et al, 2023). This publication is intended for urban residents, students, community members, Extension agents, and local government officials who are interested in developing, supporting, or becoming involved in urban agriculture.…”

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What is urban agriculture?

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Campbell

Wooten

2023

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What is urban agriculture?

Papanek

Campbell

Wooten

2023

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Determining the levels of urban agriculture to meet the desired goals of urban development

Mourad,

Mohamed Kamel,

Mofeed Ibrahim

2023

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From School Gardens to Community Oases: Fostering Environmental and Social Resilience in Urban Spaces

Dimouli,

Koumparou,

Golfinopoulos

2024

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This case study in the municipality of Acharnes, Greece, examines a local initiative that transforms schoolyards into community gardens, involving teachers, pupils, parents, grandparents, and neighbors. The research explores participants’ perceptions of these transformations, with a focus on interactions with non-human beings such as pollinators. Data were collected using a questionnaire completed by 85 participants, including parents and guardians of pupils and school staff. Data analysis was conducted using statistical software to evaluate the research sample. Initially, descriptive statistics, including frequency distributions, were used to summarize the demographic and baseline variables of the sample. Next, Kendall’s tau correlation was applied to assess statistically significant relationships, such as those between age and proximity to green spaces, as well as gender, education, and green space preferences. The results of the survey reveal the “embrace” of these new urban green areas by both the school and the local community. This study, as part of an effort to address broader challenges in urban contexts, highlights the need for further in-depth exploration and examination of these dynamics to provide valuable insights into the design and management of school gardens. The aim is to enhance community engagement and urban biodiversity, with a central focus on social and environmental resilience.

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Social and Community Benefits and Limitations of Urban Agriculture

Cited by 3 publications

References 29 publications

What is urban agriculture?

What is urban agriculture?

Determining the levels of urban agriculture to meet the desired goals of urban development

From School Gardens to Community Oases: Fostering Environmental and Social Resilience in Urban Spaces

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