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cULTIVATINg FOR THE cOMMUNITy
Urban farms won’t feed entire cities — but that’s not really the point
Provide additional source of healthy, low-cost produce. Build a sense of exposure to locally grown produce. But also improve a neighbourhoods Aesthetics and quality of life.
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The social benefits of urban farming can be large
As a way of revitalizing neighbourhoods as they can increase social bonds and networks among neighbours and the people who participate in farming. These farms, the authors write, “bridge gaps, reduce existing tensions, and foster social integration
REPLENISHING THE NEIGHBOURHOOD THROUGH FARMING AND GARDENING THROUGH THE ACTIVITY ASPIRE TO FORM VARIOUS FORM OF SOCIAL COHESIONS
THE CONCEPT OF LABOURING AS A SENSE OF CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY HOLDS PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES WITH CONCEPTS OF FITNESS
PHYSICAL
EMOTIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL
SOCIAL
MENTAL
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LABOURING HOLDS MENTAL ATTRIBUTE TO THE SENSE OF ACHIEVEMENT AND LEARNING
SPIRITUAL
BY PRODUCTS TO THE OVERARCHING JOURNEYS AND EXPERIENCES
