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In Cities, Mobile Farms Give New Meaning to the Term “Food Truck”

In Cities, Mobile Farms Give New Meaning to the Term “Food Truck”

The challenges of growing food in the city -- pretty much any city, really -- are well documented, and topping the list of obstacles is the issue of space. In packed metropolises like New York, where back yards, patios, and roof decks are something of a luxury, finding the necessary square footage beneath adequate sunlight can be a tall order. Still, determined growers make due, farming in container gardens on their front stoop, snagging a coveted plot in a community garden, sneaking their crops onto roofs and fire escapes, maintaining small windowsill gardens, and even engaging in some guerrilla gardening in unused public space. Commercially, rooftop farms and indoor farming techniques are becoming increasingly popular means of supplying urban dwellers with fresh, locally grown produce.

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Organic vs. Non Organic
Sustainable Systems, Health & Homeostasis, Sustainable Agriculture Dr. Brenda Rivera - Billings Dr.P.H., MPH, M.Sc. Sustainable Systems, Health & Homeostasis, Sustainable Agriculture Dr. Brenda Rivera - Billings Dr.P.H., MPH, M.Sc.

Organic vs. Non Organic

According to the findings in a recent Stanford University Study, fruits and vegetables sourced from organic suppliers turn out to be no higher in nutritional value than their factory farmed counterparts.  Moreover, these foods are often far more expensive than their non organic counterparts, leading some experts to conclude that consumers are overpaying for these products. 

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