regionalgrowing
Regional growing is the practice of cultivating crops within a defined geographic region to meet local and regional demand, with the aim of reducing food miles, boosting food security, and increasing resilience in the face of climate and economic change. It emphasizes selecting crops and varieties suited to local climates, maintaining healthy soils, conserving water, and engaging communities in food production.
Practices encompass urban, peri-urban, and rural production, including community gardens, small farms, greenhouses or high tunnels,
Benefits include lower greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, fresher produce, support for local economies, job creation,
Challenges include access to affordable land, zoning and regulatory barriers, upfront capital costs, labor needs, pest
As a component of regional food systems, regional growing complements related concepts such as local agriculture,