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Anoush Darabi
Apolitical
2018-06-15
As urban farming proves to be a viable solution for the need to produce more food, many find the landscape of city-farming difficult to navigate due to space and expenses. In The Netherlands, however, a handful of small-scale solutions have stood out and allowed farmers to find success.
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Under 800 Words
The Hague, Netherlands
Issue Areas:
- Agroecology
- Farm viability
- Urban renewal
- Community food systems
Success Factors:
- Establishing social norms
- Resilience
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