The Urban Setting

Kathleen A. GarlandENVR/UHCLJan. 11, 2014

Purpose of urban agriculture

Urban Forests

Edible forestryhttp://vimeo.com/74137837

Community Gardenshttp://vimeo.com/81063443Food brings people togetherGardens help build communityFresh food from local sources can be cheaper

and more nourishing!This one is in the fifth ward, which has been

identified as…

Food Desertshttp://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?

section=news/local&id=8421133

Where can you put a garden?

The Value of Urban Habitat

Other benefitsReduce storm runoffCool the buildingReduce the heat island effect Provide alternative locations for work and

play

JSC Sustainabilityhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQgcvP-

01LI

Farmers Marketshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=JeyvCHLUdloBecause if you are going to grow food, you

need to be able to get it to market!

Urban agricultureFoodFriendshipFun!