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Farming the City

Author : Erich Landsteiner
Publisher : StudienVerlag
ISBN 13 : 3706560577
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (65 download)

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Download or read book Farming the City written by Erich Landsteiner and published by StudienVerlag. This book was released on 2020-04-30 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE RESILIENCE AND DECLINE OF URBAN AGRICULTURE IN EUROPEAN HISTORY Urban agriculture is a highly diversified and multi-layered phenomenon, and its roots are both very old and very recent. Throughout European history, it has appeared in different forms and guises. In some periods and regions, urban agriculture seemes to have declined at an early stage, whereas in others urban economies and societies remained firmly based on more or less specialized and commercialized agrarian production until the recent past. At the beginning of the 21st century, in an urban world characterized by globalizing food markets, social polarization, but also increasing food insecurity, it is again rapidly gaining importance. Citizens practice urban agriculture in a combined effort to diversify their food supplies, shorten the food chain and strengthen community life. In order to understand the organization, the resilience and failure of urban agriculture in different contexts, this volume aims to develop a comparative and long-term approach, with a particular focus on the actors involved in urban agriculture, their income strategies, and the social and economic configurations in which they operate. RESILIENZ UND NIEDERGANG DER STÄDTISCHEN LANDWIRTSCHAFT IN DER EUROPÄISCHEN GESCHICHTE Die urbane Landwirtschaft ist ein vielschichtiges Phänomen, dessen Wurzeln unterschiedlich weit in der europäischen Geschichte zurückreichen. In einigen Regionen schien die städtische Landwirtschaft in einem frühen Stadium nachzulassen, in anderen beruhte die städtische Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft bis in die jüngste Vergangenheit fest auf einer mehr oder weniger spezialisierten und kommerzialisierten Agrarproduktion. Zu Beginn des 21. Jahrhunderts gewinnt sie in einer von globalisierten Lebensmittelmärkten, sozialer Polarisierung, aber auch zunehmender Ernährungsunsicherheit geprägten urbanen Welt wieder rasant an Bedeutung: StädterInnen betreiben Landwirtschaft in einem gemeinsamen Bemühen, ihre Lebensmittelversorgung zu diversifizieren, die Produktionsketten zu verkürzen und das Gemeinschaftsleben zu stärken. Um die Organisation, die Resilienz und das Scheitern der städtischen Landwirtschaft in verschiedenen Kontexten zu verstehen, zielt dieser Band darauf ab, einen vergleichenden und langfristigen Ansatz zu entwickeln. Dabei stehen die Akteure der städtischen Landwirtschaft, ihre Einkommensstrategien und die sozialen und ökonomischen Bedingungen, in denen sie arbeiten, im Mittelpunkt.

Farm the City

Author : Michael Ableman
Publisher : New Society Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780865719392
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (193 download)

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Download or read book Farm the City written by Michael Ableman and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2020-04-14 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Farm the City is an introduction to the principles, methods, and realities of starting an urban farm derived from the success of Sole Food Street Farms, one of the largest urban agricultural enterprises in North America. Covers navigating regulations and finding land, to crop planning, fundraising, marketing, and more.

Farming Cuba

Author : Carey Clouse
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1616893249
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (168 download)

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Download or read book Farming Cuba written by Carey Clouse and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2014-05-27 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s, Cuba found itself solely responsible for feeding a nation that had grown dependent on imports and trade subsidies. With fuel, fertilizers, and pesticides disappearing overnight, citizens began growing their own organic produce anywhere they could find space— on rooftops, balconies, vacant lots, and even school playgrounds. By 1998 there were more than 8,000 urban farms in Havana producing nearly half of the country's vegetables. What began as a grassroots initiative had, in less than a decade, grown into the largest sustainable agriculture initiative ever undertaken, making Cuba the world leader in urban farming. Featuring a wealth of rarely seen material and intimate portraits of the environment, Farming Cuba details the innovative design strategies and explores the social, political, and environmental factors that helped shape this pioneering urban farming program.

Urban Farming

Author : Thomas Fox
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1935484834
Total Pages : 417 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (354 download)

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Download or read book Urban Farming written by Thomas Fox and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2011-06-07 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It doesn't take a farm to have the heart of a farmer. Now, due to a burgeoning sustainable-living movement, you don't have to own acreage to fulfill your dream of raising your own food. Hobby Farms Urban Farming, from Hobby Farm Press and the same people who bring you Hobby Farms and Hobby Farm Home magazine, will walk every city and suburban dweller down the path of self sustainability. Urban Farming will introduce readers to the concepts of gardening and farming from a high-rise apartment, participating in a community garden, vertical farming, and converting terraces and other small city spaces into fruitful, vegetableful real estate. This comprehensive volume will answer every up and coming urban farmer's questions about how, what, where and why;a new green book for the dedicated citizen seeking to reduce his carbon footprint and grocery bill.

The Urban Farmer

Author : Curtis Stone
Publisher : New Society Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1550926012
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (59 download)

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Download or read book The Urban Farmer written by Curtis Stone and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2015-12-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strategies and techniques for making a living with intensive food production in small spaces There are 40 million acres of lawns in North America. In their current form, these unproductive expanses of grass represent a significant financial and environmental cost. However, viewed through a different lens, they can also be seen as a tremendous source of opportunity. Access to land is a major barrier for many people who want to enter the agricultural sector, and urban and suburban yards have huge potential for would-be farmers wanting to become part of this growing movement. The Urban Farmer is a comprehensive, hands-on, practical manual to help you learn the techniques and business strategies you need to make a good living growing high-yield, high-value crops right in your own backyard (or someone else's). Major benefits include: Low capital investment and overhead costs Reduced need for expensive infrastructure Easy access to markets. Growing food in the city means that fresh crops may travel only a few blocks from field to table, making this innovative approach the next logical step in the local food movement. Based on a scalable, easily reproduced business model, The Urban Farmer is your complete guide to minimizing risk and maximizing profit by using intensive production in small leased or borrowed spaces.

Department of Agriculture and Related Agencies Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1968, Hearings Before ... 90-1, on H.R. 10509

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Appropriations
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1530 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Department of Agriculture and Related Agencies Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1968, Hearings Before ... 90-1, on H.R. 10509 written by United States. Congress. Senate. Appropriations and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 1530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Gender Mainstreaming in Agriculture and Rural Development

Author : Commonwealth Secretariat
Publisher : Commonwealth Secretariat
ISBN 13 : 9780850926064
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (26 download)

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Download or read book Gender Mainstreaming in Agriculture and Rural Development written by Commonwealth Secretariat and published by Commonwealth Secretariat. This book was released on 2001 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seeks to assist governments and other organizations in advancing gender equality and equity in the agriculture and rural development sector. The key gender issues in agriculture explored are: equal access to resources and services (land and water; credit, training and other support services); gender differences in roles and activities; gender and agricultural extension and research; gender and the commercialization of agriculture; and empowerment and access to decision-making.

Your Farm in the City

Author : The Gardeners of Seattle Tilth
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 1603763953
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (37 download)

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Download or read book Your Farm in the City written by The Gardeners of Seattle Tilth and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2011-02-23 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most complete book on urban farming, covering everything from growing organic produce and raising chickens, to running a small farm on a city lot or in a suburban backyard. Eating locally and growing one's own food is a rapidly evolving movement in urban settings - Hantz Farms in Detroit has transformed 70 acres of abandoned properties into energy-efficient gardens, and Eagle Street Rooftop Farm, a 6,000-foot vegetable farm in Brooklyn, New York, yields 30 different kinds of produce, while private square-foot farms are cropping up in cities all over the country. Created by Lisa Taylor and the gardeners of Seattle Tilth, Your Farm in the City covers all of the essential information specific to gardening and farming in a city or town. Clear, easy-to-follow instructions guide and inspire even the most inexperienced urbanite in how to grow and harvest all types of produce, flowers, herbs, and trees, as well as how to raise livestock like chickens, ducks, rabbits, goats, and honeybees. Important information particular to gardening in a city or town is included, such as planning and maximizing limited space, building healthy soil, managing irrigation, understanding zoning laws, outwitting urban pests, and being a considerate farming neighbor. With 100 two-color instructional illustrations throughout and dozens of vital resources, Your Farm in the City is the most practical, comprehensive, and easy-to-follow guide to the burgeoning trend of urban farming.

Growing Better Cities

Author : Luc J. A. Mougeot
Publisher : IDRC
ISBN 13 : 1552502260
Total Pages : 119 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (525 download)

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Download or read book Growing Better Cities written by Luc J. A. Mougeot and published by IDRC. This book was released on 2006 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accompanying CD-ROM also has titles in French and Spanish.

URBAN FARMING: 101 A GUIDE TO GROWING FOOD IN THE CITY

Author : MR. BIG WEALTH
Publisher : MR. BIG WEALTH
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 56 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book URBAN FARMING: 101 A GUIDE TO GROWING FOOD IN THE CITY written by MR. BIG WEALTH and published by MR. BIG WEALTH. This book was released on 2023-10-15 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MR. BIG WEALTH is your ultimate guide to urban farming, providing a comprehensive and practical approach to sustainable food production in the city. As the demand for locally sourced and environmentally friendly food continues to rise, our aim is to empower individuals to take control of their own food production. Whether you have a backyard, a balcony, or a small indoor space, our guide will equip you with the knowledge and tools to successfully grow your own fresh and nutritious food. Join the urban farming movement with MR. BIG WEALTH and be a part of the solution for a more sustainable future.

Yearbook of the United States Department of Agriculture

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 726 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Yearbook of the United States Department of Agriculture written by and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 726 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Agriculture in Urban Planning

Author : Mark Redwood
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136572058
Total Pages : 267 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (365 download)

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Download or read book Agriculture in Urban Planning written by Mark Redwood and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-05-16 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume, by graduate researchers working in urban agriculture, examines concrete strategies to integrate city farming into the urban landscape. Drawing on original field work in cities across the rapidly urbanizing global south, the book examines the contribution of urban agriculture and city farming to livelihoods and food security. Case studies cover food production diversification for robust and secure food provision; the socio-economic and agronomic aspects of urban composting; urban agriculture as a viable livelihood strategy; strategies for integrating city farming into urban landscapes; and the complex social-ecological networks of urban agriculture. Other case studies look at public health aspects including the impact of pesticides, micro-biological risks, pollution and water contamination on food production and people. Ultimately the book calls on city farmers, politicians, environmentalists and regulatory bodies to work together to improve the long term sustainability of urban farming as a major, secure source of food and employment for urban populations. Published with IDRC

Imports of Farm and Forest Products, 1908-1910, by Countries from which Consigned

Author : Frank Andrews
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1238 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Imports of Farm and Forest Products, 1908-1910, by Countries from which Consigned written by Frank Andrews and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 1238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Breaking Through Concrete

Author : David Hanson
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520270541
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (22 download)

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Download or read book Breaking Through Concrete written by David Hanson and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2012-01-30 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "There’s a conviction among many sustainable agriculture advocates that the best way to move agriculture forward is to look back. The hope is to return to an exalted era in agriculture, to the kind of rural scene fit for a Rockwell painting or a Shaker Village—to food grown the old fashioned way. Breaking Through Concrete is not that, which is exactly the point. This ode to urban farming is not nostalgic (those are skyscrapers in the background, not silos), but instructive. It's a beautiful, gritty and very real portrait of the possibilities for the future of food." — Dan Barber, Executive Chef & Co-owner of Blue Hill "A road map to the future of America. A blueprint of possibilities. A book full of remarkable stories of neighborhood visionaries, stories of people who grow community in their gardens. Where others see trouble, they see food and hope." —NPR's Kitchen Sisters "Finally, a book on the full continuum of urban agriculture in America, replete with inspiring images of the people and places behind today's city-grown food. Hanson and Marty tell these stories with such admiration for their subjects you'll want to bestow hero status to city farmers." —Darrin Nordahl, author of Public Produce: The New Urban Agriculture “Breaking Through Concrete will satisfy readers hungry for a broad perspective on urban agriculture. The beautiful stories and photographs of successful programs throughout North America, combined with practical ‘how to’ guides, provides a valued resource for practitioners, advocates, scholars, and gardeners.” —Laura Lawson, author of City Bountiful: A Century of Community Gardening in America

City Farming

Author : Kari Spencer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781910455906
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (559 download)

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Download or read book City Farming written by Kari Spencer and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Farming in cities and small spaces is becoming increasingly popular, but it has its challenges. City Farming addresses the problems the urban farmer might face and turns them into creative solutions. It assists the new grower to gain expert understanding of how to create a production urban farm, as well as helping established farmers to troubleshoot and discover new ways to bring their space into greater harmony and production. From the perspective of a holistic gardener, growing plants and raising livestock are covered as well as integrated approaches, which bring together the whole farming system in a small space to produce high yields with minimal energy and effort. The content is organised by themes of importance to urban farmers - sun and heat, water usage, seasonal production, spatial planning, soil quality and usage, propagation and breeding, pests and diseases, farming under time constraints, sustainability and community initiatives. Case studies giving examples of different methods used within urban farming from different regions throughout the world are included. City Farming is a beautifully illustrated source that can be valuable to both beginners and more experienced urban farmers.

Bulletin of the U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 914 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book Bulletin of the U.S. Department of Agriculture written by and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 914 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Fifteenth Census of the United States: 1930. Census of Agriculture. Farm Real-estate Values in the New England States, 1850 to 1930

Author : United States. Bureau of the Census
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fifteenth Census of the United States: 1930. Census of Agriculture. Farm Real-estate Values in the New England States, 1850 to 1930 written by United States. Bureau of the Census and published by . This book was released on 1933 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: