Urban Agriculture Notes

City Farmer: Canada's Office of Urban Agriculture


URBAN FOOD PRODUCTION:
EVOLUTION, OFFICIAL SUPPORT AND SIGNIFICANCE
(with special reference to Africa)

4.0 SIGNIFICANCE OF URBAN AGRICULTURE

4.6 City Farming's Benefits to Urban Households

by Luc J.A. Mougeot
© Copyright 1994
International Development Research Centre

There are more signs that UA contributes to producers well-being. It enables them to satisfy part of their needs in food. It provides them with ready access to nutritious food which improves their health status. It enables them to save cash and earn income which then can be spent on other necessities.

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revised, June 12,1995

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