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URBAN FARMS
Urban farmers and community gardens are vital for building a local food system that improves health and reduces disparities, especially in underserved communities. By focusing on nutrition, sustainability, and education, urban farming enhances food security and brings fresh produce closer to residents. Using spaces like rooftops, vacant lots, and indoors, urban farmers shorten supply chains and promote sustainability. Infofarm supports these efforts by providing resources, tools, and training to help urban farmers grow food effectively and profitably.
FOODS
Eating healthy, plant-based foods provides essential nutrients and supports overall wellness. Infofarm promotes “eating to live” by offering guidance on nutrition, diets, and culturally tailored recipes. By sharing best practices from harvest to plate, Infofarm ensures food is healthy, sustainable, and accessible. With education resources on growing and preparing food, Infofarm fosters healthier lives, reduces stress, and strengthens connections to the food we eat—all while supporting community well-being.
HEALTH
Rx health information: Urban eaters often face nutrition challenges, especially in underserved communities, where access to healthy food is limited. nutrition education and Home gardens can play a vital role in supplementing diets with nutrient-rich, fresh foods. By prioritizing nutrition over convenience, urban eaters can improve health outcomes and address disparities. Even small indoor spaces can be used effectively. Infofarm supports this effort by providing resources, tools, and training to help urban eaters improving personal health and local food security.
- https://medlineplus.gov/nutrition.html
DATA HUB
A data hub collects and organizes information that can be used to make better decisions about urban farming. It includes things like crop data, weather patterns, soil quality, market prices, and more. Infofarm’s data hub helps urban farmers and stakeholders stay informed by providing real-time data and trends, making farming more efficient and effective.
- Open Ag Data Alliance: The Open Ag Data Alliance is an open project designed to bring interoperability, security, and privacy to agricultural data.
- National Agricultural Statistics Service
COMMUNICATIONS
Communications focuses on how information about urban farming, food security, and sustainable practices is shared within the community. This includes things like newsletters, social media, workshops, and events. Infofarm helps facilitate communication between urban farmers, researchers, and the community, ensuring everyone stays informed and connected to the network.
NETWORK
A network is a group of people or organizations connected through shared interests or goals. The Infofarm network includes urban farmers, community members, local businesses, researchers, and policy-makers all working together to support urban agriculture. The network helps share knowledge, resources, and opportunities, creating a stronger, self-sustaining farming community.
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