Improvement of Urban Farming and Gardening in Adaptation to Climate Trends

Abstract

Record ID: 88

Program Affiliation: Capstone

Presentation Type: Video

Abstract: The City of Cincinnati has developed the Green Cincinnati Plan to increase the city's sustainability. Urban farming and gardening contribute to the sustainable food production of Cincinnati. One of the issues within the plan is that urban farmers and gardeners are experiencing changes in climate trends that can negatively affect crop production. If not anticipated or adapted then there will be a decrease in the sustainability within Cincinnati. The capstone project will research the techniques and systems urban farmers and gardeners could use to adapt to climate change to increase the success of crop production, as well as the pros and cons of each technique and system. I will research how exactly specific crops are being affected by the increasing temperatures and how to prevent or limit the effect it causes to preserve the health of crops. How can urban farmers and gardeners prepare for changing climate conditions, and are there programs that are already in place to help them? If farmers and gardeners become more experienced in crop production and maintenance in response to climate change, there will be higher food security and reduced impact on food production from climate trends.