Dynamic integrated demonstration farms (non-digital education)

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14 May 2021

Description of the innovative solution

As urbanisation increases, youth are less interested in farming as an aspirational business. Some other barriers to entry for farming include knowledge and skill. There is a need for training by example and sparking of the community's interest in agriculture as a viable and attractive business with a strong purpose. This innovation is to create dynamic integrated demonstration farms, which aims to be both educational (for farmers and the community) and productive, providing food to the community in a farm to fork manner. This center can be scalable to other communities, providing employment...

As urbanisation increases, youth are less interested in farming as an aspirational business. Some other barriers to entry for farming include knowledge and skill. There is a need for training by example and sparking of the community's interest in agriculture as a viable and attractive business with a strong purpose. This innovation is to create dynamic integrated demonstration farms, which aims to be both educational (for farmers and the community) and productive, providing food to the community in a farm to fork manner. This center can be scalable to other communities, providing employment opportunities and skills to the communities adopting such centers.

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National study of commercial farming in urban areas
Demonstration farm in Thailand
Langley urban agriculture demonstration project
National study of commercial farming in urban areas
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Observations are drawn primarily from the experience of 14 commercial-scale urban farms located in 13 cities across the United States

United States
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Demonstration farm in Thailand
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Demonstrate and provide hands-on training with new, organic ways of farming, new farming techniques and new crops

Thailand
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Langley urban agriculture demonstration project
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The site features small scale food production, and significant areas dedicated to ecological restoration, including native plantings, habitat areas, and a pollinator corridor

Canada
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Demonstration Farm Best Practices
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Summary of key characteristics to include/look out for when starting new demonstration farms.
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Demonstration Farms for Transfer of Knowledge Case Study from Poland
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The capability of extension and advisory services to bridge research and knowledge needs of farmers
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