What are the benefits of urban agricultural enterprises?
Greensgrow Farms in Philadelphia is an example of how urban agricultural enterprises will: • Enhance food security as it creates a local food production system that does not depend upon food inputs that must travel hundreds and thousands of miles each day. • Enhance the local environment as it uses organic food production methods and reduces the distance that food must travel from farm to table. The reduction in distance traveled and fertilizer and pesticide use means a reduction in fossil fuel use. In these times of Peak Oil, this is a step in the right direction, as less fossil fuels are required. • Enhance the local economy, as it generates community economic opportunities, and enterprises as well as jobs for community members. Food brings communities together. We can build community, create meaningful livelihood and design sustainable neighbourhoods when we pay attention to how the food we need travels from the farm to the kitchen. And when we ensure there are economic, social and
