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Growing Food Jobs And Hope On The Urban Frontier

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Street Farm: Growing Food, Jobs, and Hope on the Urban Frontier

by Michael Ableman

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Language	:	English
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Print length	:	313 pages

The urban frontier is a place of both challenge and opportunity. It is a place where poverty, crime, and environmental degradation are often concentrated. But it is also a place where people are working to create a better future for themselves and their communities.

One of the most promising ways to revitalize the urban frontier is through urban farming. Urban farming can create jobs, improve food security, and build community. It can also help to reduce crime and environmental degradation.

This book provides a comprehensive guide to growing food jobs and hope on the urban frontier. It provides case studies, best practices, and inspiring stories from around the world.

Case Studies

The book includes case studies of successful urban farming projects from around the world. These case studies provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of urban farming.

One of the case studies is from Detroit, Michigan. Detroit is a city that has been hit hard by economic decline. But in recent years, Detroit has become a leader in urban farming. The city has a number of successful urban farms that are providing jobs and fresh food to the community.

Another case study is from Havana, Cuba. Havana is a city that has been under a trade embargo from the United States for over 50 years. As a result, Havana has had to develop its own food production systems. The city has a number of successful urban farms that are providing food to the population.

Best Practices

The book also provides a number of best practices for urban farming. These best practices are based on the experiences of successful urban farmers from around the world.

One of the best practices is to focus on growing food that is in demand in the community. This will help to ensure that there is a market for the food that is produced.

Another best practice is to use sustainable farming methods. This will help to protect the environment and ensure that the farm is productive for years to come.

Inspiring Stories

The book also includes a number of inspiring stories from urban farmers around the world. These stories show how urban farming can change lives and communities.

One of the inspiring stories is from a woman named Laverne Reed. Laverne is a single mother who lives in Detroit. She started an urban farm in her backyard to provide food for her family. The farm has been so successful that Laverne has been able to start a business selling her produce.

Another inspiring story is from a group of young people in Havana. The group started an urban farm in a vacant lot. The farm has provided jobs and fresh food to the community. It has also helped to reduce crime in the area.

The urban frontier is a place of both challenge and opportunity. But through urban farming, we can create jobs, improve food security, and build community. We can also help to reduce crime and environmental degradation.

This book provides a comprehensive guide to growing food jobs and hope on the urban frontier. It provides case studies, best practices, and inspiring stories from around the world.

If you are interested in starting an urban farm, or if you just want to learn more about this important topic, then this book is for you.