Sustainable Urban Agriculture

Sustainable urban agriculture is the practice of growing food in cities in ways that are environmentally friendly and socially beneficial. It can help reduce food transportation emissions, improve food security, and create jobs. 

Environmental benefits:
• Reduces emissions: Growing food locally reduces the need for long-distance transportation, which cuts emissions.
• Conserves resources: Methods like hydroponics and vertical farming use less water and energy 
• Improves air quality: Urban agriculture absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen 
• Enhances biodiversity: Urban agriculture can improve biodiversity by incorporating native and pollinator-friendly plants. 


Social benefits: 
• Promotes community: Community gardens provide spaces for people to learn about food systems and collaborate
• Improves public health: Urban agriculture provides access to fresh, nutritious food, especially in food deserts
• Supports local economies: Urban agriculture supports local farmers' markets and food cooperatives

Sustainable urban agriculture techniques: 
• Hydroponics
• Aquaponics
• Vertical farming
• Rooftop farming
• Growing in shipping containers
• Growing in vacant lots