Farms and Farmers in the Urban Age

Key Points

• The focus is on examining the role of farms and farmers as urbanization increases.
• Literature review of urban agriculture practices and their sustainability.
• Analysis of case studies on local food systems in urban settings.
• Exploration of challenges faced by farmers in highly urbanized areas.
• Urban agriculture contributes to sustainable food systems and local economies.
• Farmers face significant challenges, including land access and environmental impacts.
• Innovative solutions are emerging to integrate farming within urban environments.