Urban farming refers to the practice of growing, cultivating, and harvesting food in urban areas, often within city limits. This can include a variety of practices such as community gardens, rooftop gardens, vertical farms, and aquaponics. Urban farming aims to provide fresh produce to local residents, reduce food miles, enhance food security, promote sustainable practices, and encourage community engagement. It can utilize underutilized spaces, such as vacant lots, businesses, and rooftops, transforming them into productive agricultural sites. Urban farming also addresses challenges related to urbanization by integrating agriculture into the urban environment, fostering biodiversity, and mitigating urban heat effects. Through these practices, urban farming not only contributes to local food systems but also supports social and environmental sustainability within cities.
Urban beekeeping is thriving in major cities like New York, providing a unique ecosystem amidst urban landscapes. Cities offer diverse nectar sources from wildflowers and ornamental plants, contrasting with the…