Urban agriculture: who is minding the store?

Many cities and municipalities are considering bylaws to enhance local food production. But questions remain about the implications for animal health, nutrition, odour and pest control
and codes of practice

by JIM DALRYMPLE

Urban agriculture has been receiving increased media coverage over the past year. But can backyard gardens and small livestock holdings provide a significant supply of food and at what cost? What percentage of the over five million inhabitants of the greater Toronto area and other cities and towns across Canada can be fed through urban agriculture?

Better Farming - June/July 2012