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<p>Global food production and security are current challenges. This is reflected, among other things, in the fact that more than 690 million people suffer from hunger or food shortages. The availability of nutritious food is critical for disease control and immune function. In this context, urban agriculture is promoted as a way to ensure access to food, which has developed due to rising prices, food shortages and urban growth. However, there is a lack of in-depth knowledge on the impacts as well as barriers to implementation. Therefore, this study investigates vegetable consumption patterns in the metropolitan city of Mendoza in Argentina, as well as interest in vegetable production, opinions on urban agriculture and barriers. Quantitative research methods were used, and a citizen survey was conducted. The data was analysed using SPSS software and correlations were determined using chi-square. The results show strong interest from citizen in urban agriculture, but also barriers such as lack of time and resources. Successful implementation requires initiative, political will, and acceptance. The results are consistent with other studies and could be further explored in longitudinal studies to assess effectiveness. This is helpful given the importance of urban agriculture and vegetable consumption for sustainable food production and supply.</p>
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Global food production and security are current challenges. This is reflected, among other things, in the fact that more than 690 million people suffer from hunger or food shortages. The availability of nutritious food is critical for disease control and immune function. In this context, urban agriculture is promoted as a way to ensure access to food, which has developed due to rising prices, food shortages and urban growth. However, there is a lack of in-depth knowledge on the impacts as well as barriers to implementation. Therefore, this study investigates vegetable consumption patterns in the metropolitan city of Mendoza in Argentina, as well as interest in vegetable production, opinions on urban agriculture and barriers. Quantitative research methods were used, and a citizen survey was conducted. The data was analysed using SPSS software and correlations were determined using chi-square. The results show strong interest from citizen in urban agriculture, but also barriers such as lack of time and resources. Successful implementation requires initiative, political will, and acceptance. The results are consistent with other studies and could be further explored in longitudinal studies to assess effectiveness. This is helpful given the importance of urban agriculture and vegetable consumption for sustainable food production and supply.

Cultivating communities in Mendoza, Argentina: Exploring social aspects of urban agriculture

Environmental & Socio-economic Studies

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Global food production and security are current challenges. This is reflected, among other things, in the fact that more than 690 million people suffer from...

Cultivating communities in Mendoza, Argentina: Exploring social aspects of urban agriculture

Publicado en línea: 20 dic 2023

Páginas: 12 - 24

Recibido: 02 oct 2023

Aceptado: 05 dic 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/environ-2023-0020

Palabras clave
citizen survey, food security, urban agriculture, social factors, public policy

© 2023 Lena K. Mietz et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Cultivating communities in Mendoza, Argentina: Exploring social aspects of urban agriculture

Publicado en línea: 20 dic 2023

Páginas: 12 - 24

Recibido: 02 oct 2023

Aceptado: 05 dic 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/environ-2023-0020

Palabras clavecitizen survey, food security, urban agriculture, social factors, public policy

© 2023 Lena K. Mietz et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Palabras clave
citizen survey, food security, urban agriculture, social factors, public policy