Will urban farming expand in Greensboro?
A revised policy approved by the Greensboro City Council on Wednesday will allow residents on smaller lots to keep chickens and bees, a popular practice and growing trend among families trying to consume locally-produced foods.
Opposition to this practice tends to center around concerns about noise from roosters (whose possession is prohibited by this policy) and cleanliness. I glimpsed urban farming for the first time in June when I interviewed a Concord man for my peak oil series. He had about a dozen hens in his backyard; they were pretty quiet and I couldn't imagine them being any more annoying or dangerous than dogs.
I wonder how much pent up demand exists for urban farming in Greensboro. Do you see expect the council's amendment to motivate slow food newbies or aficionados to order a couple bantams and DIY coops?
Unrelated, but interesting: The Economist hosts an online debate on energy issues.
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Glad to hear about the expanded urban farming possibilities! Maybe I'll try chickens in the spring.
Posted on August 20, 2008 5:46 PM
Considering the current state of the economy and the dangers of factory farmed foods anyone would be smart to try and grow their own foods even on the smallest of lots.
Posted on August 20, 2008 6:09 PM