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Issues of the Environment: A University of Michigan study of Urban Agriculture stirs controversy

Issues of the Environment: A University of Michigan study of Urban Agriculture stirs controversy

Released Wednesday, 20th March 2024
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Issues of the Environment: A University of Michigan study of Urban Agriculture stirs controversy

Issues of the Environment: A University of Michigan study of Urban Agriculture stirs controversy

Issues of the Environment: A University of Michigan study of Urban Agriculture stirs controversy

Issues of the Environment: A University of Michigan study of Urban Agriculture stirs controversy

Wednesday, 20th March 2024
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There are a great number of positives when people operate and work on urban farms and community gardens: access to fresh and healthy foods, community building and reduced transportation needs in areas known as food deserts. A new study from the University of Michigan discovered some areas where improvement is needed with some urban farms and gardens creating a carbon footprint much greater than conventionally grown produce. WEMU's David Fair checked in with Benjamin Goldstein to learn more about the research and why it caused such an uproar. Goldstein is co-lead author of the study.

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