Agriculture

Agricultura

4-H Agricultural Science

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Farming Systems

Sistemas agrícolas 

Urban Areas

Entorno urbano

Urban agriculture (UA) is defined as the production of crop and livestock goods within cities and towns.

Urban Agriculture

Campbell, Catherine G.

Urban Soils

Gardening

Jardinería

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Agriculture, horticulture, and related industries are vital components of Florida&rsquo;s economy. It is imperative that our agricultural and horticultural producers continue to be economically and environmentally sustainable, as these enterprises provide the products that increase our quality of life and provide access to safe and nutritious food.

UF/IFAS Extension Initiative 1: Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises

The science or practice of farming, including growing crops and raising animals for the production of food, fiber, fuel and other products. [NALT]
Agriculture or farming is the cultivation and breeding of animals, plants and fungi for food, fiber, biofuel, medicinal plants and other products used to sustain and enhance human life. [AGROVOC]

The built-up or densely populated area containing the city proper; suburbs, and continuously settled commuter areas; definitions of urban areas vary by countries.

The farming system is defined as a decision-making unit comprising the farm household, cropping systems, and livestock systems, which transforms land, external inputs (seed, pesticides, nutrients, etc.), and labor (including knowledge) into useful products that can be consumed or sold. [NALT]

El sistema agr&iacute;cola se define como una unidad de toma de decisiones que comprende el hogar agricultor, los sistemas de cultivo y los sistemas ganaderos, que transforma la tierra, los insumos externos (semillas, pesticidas, nutrientes, etc.) y la mano de obra (incluido el conocimiento) en productos &uacute;tiles que se puede consumir o vender. [<a href="https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/5506">NALT</a>]

Urban Agriculture

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Gardening

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A Practical Guide for Aquaponics as an Alternative Enterprise

Characteristics of Commercial Urban Agriculture in Florida

Indoor Vertical Farming Systems for Food Security and Resource Sustainability

Overview of Urban Aquaculture

Social and Community Benefits and Limitations of Urban Agriculture

Understanding Ecosystem Services from Urban Agriculture

Urban Agriculture and its Sustainability Implications on the Food-Water-Energy Nexus

What is urban agriculture?

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