Sow Study Sustain will positively impact food nutrition, community sharing, health, and well-being. We create circular economy based outdoor growing spaces and community areas to facilitate a net zero based appreciation and utilization of our Natural Environment. Biodiversity, rewilding and the 9R’s are central to our circular economy philosophy.
We stand for improving Health, Wellbeing, and Local People’s Engagement, as together we learn to improve our local communities by growing at home, then at community growing hubs, namely allotments or urban or rural vertical and circular micro farms.
So what is Urban Food Mining?
Urban food mines represent a shift in perspective, where we view cities not just as consumers of food but also as potential producers. These initiatives encompass various methods, including:
- Urban Farming: Utilising rooftops, balconies, and vacant lots to grow fruits, vegetables, and herbs.
- Vertical Farming: Employing innovative techniques to cultivate crops in vertically stacked layers, maximizing space and resource efficiency.
- Community Gardens: Shared spaces where residents collaborate to grow food, fostering social connections and promoting food security.
- Hydroponics and Aquaponics: Soilless cultivation methods that conserve water and can be implemented in diverse urban settings.
Then we simply close the loop, turning take make break and waste into a circular growing model that uses open pollinated seeds grown in soil that is effectively the finest natural compost.
Benefits of Urban Food Mines
- Enhanced Food Nutrition: Access to freshly grown, nutrient-rich produce improves the quality of urban diets.
- Community Sharing: Collaborative food production fosters a sense of community, encouraging the sharing of knowledge, resources, and harvests.
- Improved Health and Well-being: Engaging in gardening and farming activities provides physical exercise, stress reduction, and a connection to nature, contributing to both physical and mental well-being.
- Environmental Sustainability: Urban food mines reduce transportation costs and greenhouse gas emissions associated with conventional food systems. They also promote biodiversity and create green spaces within cities.
The Role of “Sow Study Sustain”
Sow Study Sustain aims to play a crucial role in promoting and supporting urban food mines by:
- Education: Providing workshops, courses, and resources on urban farming techniques, sustainable practices, and nutrition awareness.
- Community Building: Creating platforms for connecting individuals and groups interested in urban agriculture, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing
- Advocacy: Raising awareness about the benefits of urban food mines and advocating for policies that support their development.
We urge people to either get in touch or go their own way because nutritional healthy food is the elephant in the room. Urban food mines offer a promising pathway towards creating more sustainable, resilient, and equitable food systems. By empowering communities to grow their own food, these initiatives enhance nutrition, foster social connections, and promote health and well-being. Organisations like Sow Study Sustain are vital in facilitating this transition, providing the necessary education, support, and advocacy to make urban food mines a thriving reality.