The Oasissofa: Application of conservation agriculture in urban vegetable production
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2012
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The implementation of urban conservation agriculture can serve as an alternative to a lawn that addresses the problem of urban food deserts. This powerpoint summarizes the formation of ‘oasis sofas,’ conservation agriculture vegetable beds 6’ by 3’ in size, at various public schools in North Carolina. Their objective for the study was to show the benefits of Oasis sofas in providing nutritious pesticide free healthy food and for urban conservation agriculture research, instruction and extension.
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Urban planning, Conservation agriculture, Urban agriculture, Raised garden beds, Food deserts
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Presented at the Third International Conservation Agriculture Conference in Southeast Asia, Hanoi, Vietnam, December 2012