The 2009 ASHS Annual Conference

Objective(s):
To discuss production issues, challenges and government regulations facing producers in urban and peri-urban settings.

Urban agriculture, whether within cities (intra-urban) or on the outskirts of cities or towns that have grown up around farms (peri-urban), is a growing industry nationally as well as worldwide. With this growth come many challenges for both the experienced producer and the many novices who are interested in entering this field. Production techniques, food safety issues, urban ag projects in parts of the US, unique challenges and governmental regulations will be presented. An open forum discussion of the issues and clientele needs from research and extension will conclude the workshop. This workshop is the second part of two workshops being held on urban agriculture.