Community supported agriculture membership: The benefits of spousal involvement

investigating the viewpoints of farmers of markazi district of karaj towards participation in community supported agriculture

abstract this correlational-survery research was conducted with the main objective of investigating viewpoints of farmers of markazi district of karaj towards participation in community supported agriculture. the statistical population of the study consisted of farmers in markazi district of karaj (n=1598) out of which 117 people were selected as sample using cochran formula. in order to enhanc...

Alternative Approaches to Food: Community Supported Agriculture in Urban China

One of the most remarkable features of China’s development path is its large-scale and fast-paced urbanization. As cities already accommodate more than half of China’s population, new challenges to urban food systems have emerged concurrently. Concerns over environmental degradation and food safety have provoked growing dissatisfaction with China’s food regime. Amidst these concerns, the aim of...

The Benefits of Modern Agriculture

Health Benefits of Urban Agriculture

Health professionals increasingly recognize the value of farmand garden-scale urban agriculture. Growing food and non-food crops in and near cities contributes to healthy communities by engaging residents in work and recreation that improves individual and public well-being. This article outlines the benefits of urban agriculture with regard to nutrition, food security, exercise, mental health,...

Community or Market?: The Implications of Alternative Institutional Logics for IT Use in Community Supported Agriculture Programs (CSAs)

One way that information technology (IT) can potentially contribute to improving sustainability, supporting economic development, and improving individual and collective well-being is by changing how food is produced, distributed and consumed. With growing interest in alternative or local food systems, there is the potential for IT to play a significant role in supporting the development of env...