Urban farming is a growing field. Cities are realizing that in order to maintain food security, they must find ways to grow food within cities. This week, you will learn about farming methods and innovations that are being used to grow food for cities.Every method has its benefits and challenges. Which urban farm would work best in your city?

Evaluate: Urban Farming Innovations
Watch the videos and presentations on the Urban Farms page in the e-classroom, then complete the chart. Evaluate each innovation would be useful.

INNOVATION                       BENEFITS                     CHALLENGES                   IS IT USEFUL?

Growing Up: Vertical Farming

Meet two agricultural engineers who are solving food supply issues by changing the way we farm—by building vertically! (10 minutes)

Do you think there are more benefits to vertical farming, or more challenges?

Brooklyn Grange: A New York Growing Season

Brooklyn Grange is a rooftop farm that was started in 2010 and is the largest rooftop farm in the world. They grow 50,000 pounds (22,600 kg) of organic produce each year. This 3-minute time-lapse video shows their 7-month growing season.

Could a farm like this work where you live?