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Why Urban Agriculture?
“Locally grown food reduces the present
average of 1,300 miles that our food travels”
Promotes the Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables
Evidence has shown when gardeners or small-scale farmers
produce their own food, not only do they eat more vegetables
more frequently, they also consume fewer foods and beverages
with a high sugar content.
Decreases Chronic Health Risks
Gardening has been connected with “reducing risks of obesity,
coronary heart disease, glycemic control and diabetes, and
occupational injuries.” Mounting evidence is showing that schoolbased garden programs help youth to identify healthy food, and
as a result, reduces risk of obesity and chronic diseases.
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