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Urban farming converts spaces
in blighted areas into
thriving farms that produce fresh produce for inner city communities.
According to the Slow Food Movement, farmer's
markets and CSA's were up a whopping
60 percent last year. And with blogs like Apartment Therapy's Re-Nest and Occupy
Local being big trends for 2012, it's no wonder Urban farming is
on the rise.
"There's a push back against larger companies that make too much money and don't support their community," says Suzi McCoy, founder and president of Garden Media Group, a PR firm representing outdoor-living businesses. "People living in cities are transforming small backyards and public alleys into lush green gardens that are kid-friendly and social meeting places."
Like minded young gen Y's are joining together to plant specific herbs, exotic spices,
small fruits and haute couture veggies that enhance cooking and sharing their edibles
with the “tribe.” It's a modern version of the “pot-luck” dinner that allows people to
connect over the food they grow and eat, creating a unique bonding experience that in
today‟s techno world feeds the soul- as well as the belly.
Like minded young gen Y's are joining together to plant specific herbs, exotic spices, small fruits and haute couture veggies that enhance cooking and sharing their edibles with the “tribe.” It's a modern version of the “pot-luck” dinner that allows people to connect over the food they grow and eat, creating a unique bonding experience that in today‟s techno world feeds the soul- as well as the belly.
2 comments:
Urban farming and indoor farming will continue to make strides as the container, vertical and hydroponic markets continue on a collision course that will leave regular gardening methods in the dust....
Greg Draiss
The Real Dirt on Gardening
Urban farming has a definite advantage over conventional farming on small scale. Through urban farming techniques, one could produce a significant yield, using small physical spaces. I acquired this hobby of gardening when I found myself spending too much time on social media and given the disadvantage of social media, I had to opt for a better hobby and gardening is certainly one of the better ways to spend time. If I can move to urban farming, my hobby can make some money!
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