Some new crops being started, protected by shade
cloth barriers to the west. Note the new construction in the background. This area used to be all public housing. The 1.5 acre parcel that City Farm sits on is owned by the City of Chicago and provided, rent-free, to this non-profit initiative. |
A former golf course in New Orleans’ City Park has been transformed into the city’s biggest urban farm--Grow Dat Youth Farm. The seven-acre sustainable farming nonprofit features a low-energy Eco-Campus built with seven recycled shipping containers.
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Some urban farms and farmers are pushing the limits of innovation, using technology and controlled environments that allow them grow food all year-round. Some of these enterprises are sustainably meeting year-round food needs for people living in cities.
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To find out more about Urban Agriculture watch the PBS pilot episode, "Food Forward" by clicking the button. (for extra credit)
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Level 2 Guiding Question: How does sustainability apply to agriculture?
When you hear the word "Sustainable" what do you think it means? Go to the "class comment" page or your class blog and write your definition. Now that your know what sustainable means read the presentation below and write your new definition of Sustainable Agriculture in the "class comment" or your class blog section".
Level 2 Investigation: Agroecology
Read the case study below and evaluate Mr. Furuno's farming operations.
Level 2 VDOs: Agroecology practices
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Level 2 Elaborate: Agroecology Case Studies Gallery walk
Choose a case study and then create a brochure for the case study and it should illustrate the following:
The farm featured in the case study
The crops and animals on the farm and the interactions among them
How the farm exemplifies qualities of agroecology
Once the group have completed their brochures walks around the room and take notes on how each farm embodies the qualities of agro-ecology.
The farm featured in the case study
The crops and animals on the farm and the interactions among them
How the farm exemplifies qualities of agroecology
Once the group have completed their brochures walks around the room and take notes on how each farm embodies the qualities of agro-ecology.