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10 ways how urban farming makes cities more resilient and sustainable

February 16, 2023/by insnet editor

Urban farming, urban agriculture or urban ag as it is sometimes called, is about growing food in cities. It is about local people growing their own, often organic crops on rooftops and in neighborhood gardens, providing easy access to fresh, local food.

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