Sunday, June 2, 2013

Farming Organic Vegetables Possibly Taking Things Portable

By Rob Sutter


I believe that farming on just about any level can sprout certain images, whether organic vegetables or not. Perhaps some think about wide terrain the likes of Kansas from "The Wizard of Oz," for example. You wouldn't normally associate smaller venues for this kind of action because you may believe that a more vast terrain is going to be ideal. While I am sure that the typical farming measures aren't going to go away anytime soon, it seems like portability is going to be an element in order to help farming needs.

Before talking about this story in general, I think it's worth noting the benefits that can come from farming on a casual scale. Those who engage in farming will be able to reap the rewards of their efforts for a number of reasons. It's clear that they will eat healthier, considering that they have grown their own produce which hasn't been riddled with pesticides. Another reason is that many people find farming to be therapeutic, not unlike yoga to name one example, which contributes to healthier living.

An article posted on South China Morning went into detail about how cities within the country may be seeing greater instances of farming on a portable level. Those who enjoy organic vegetables may find this interesting because it can allow them a great deal of freedom. People seem to have an inclination to buy produce which is fresher, which is what these farms can present. Seeing as how it can be done in smaller spaces should bring forth the attention of networks such as Colle Farmers Market, too.

It seems like more people have taken the initiative to farm in this regard and it's quite obvious in Hong Kong, especially. The article said that the residents of the area took to planting vegetables upon rooftops as well as inside of industrial establishments. This shows that there are a number of environments in which these can be utilized inside of. Hong Kong is clearly an area with a lot of population, which says plenty about the influence which can rise to the surface.

Those who live within cities may have the urge to farm organic vegetables but they don't have the space to do so. These are highly packed areas, after all; this means that the necessary measures to cultivate crops may not be taken on. However, portable farming has shown that there is a way for people living urban areas to benefit greatly from the most organic items. It just takes a little bit of ingenuity in addition to time in order for the optimal produce to come about.




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