Articles
Beyond food production: applying a multifunctional landscape framework in the study of urban agriculture
Article number
1356_21
Pages
173 – 178
Language
English
Abstract
Urban agriculture can support a range of functions that help to address complex challenges related to food security, human health, and climate resilience.
While we often focus on the benefits of producing healthy food in close proximity to consumers, which is a valuable endeavor, the cultural and ecological functions of urban agriculture might be even more compelling for some communities.
By encouraging integration of food-producing trees and shrubs, in addition to traditional vegetable crops, these systems might offer public benefits that are better aligned with community planning and development goals.
A case study of the Osage Orchard project in Pawhuska, OK, USA, highlights the value of reconnecting with cultural foods and practices of Osage ancestors, to meet the needs and preferences of a contemporary indigenous community.
While we often focus on the benefits of producing healthy food in close proximity to consumers, which is a valuable endeavor, the cultural and ecological functions of urban agriculture might be even more compelling for some communities.
By encouraging integration of food-producing trees and shrubs, in addition to traditional vegetable crops, these systems might offer public benefits that are better aligned with community planning and development goals.
A case study of the Osage Orchard project in Pawhuska, OK, USA, highlights the value of reconnecting with cultural foods and practices of Osage ancestors, to meet the needs and preferences of a contemporary indigenous community.
Authors
S. Taylor Lovell
Keywords
multifunctionality, agroecology, community planning, resilience, indigenous tribes, sustainability
Groups involved
- Division Landscape and Urban Horticulture
- Division Horticulture for Human Health
- Division Greenhouse and Indoor Production Horticulture
- Division Horticulture for Development
- Division Precision Horticulture and Engineering
- Division Vegetables, Roots and Tubers
- Commission Agroecology and Organic Farming Systems
- Working Group Urban Horticulture
- Working Group Landscape Horticulture
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