Keywords
Urban agriculture
community gardens
local food production
community development
How to Cite
Abstract
This publication discusses the definition of urban agriculture, common characteristics, the types of food produced, commonly used production methods, and the purposes of various types of operations. Written by Alicia Papanek, Catherine G. Campbell, and Hannah Wooten, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, April 2023.
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