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Community Gardens and Urban Farms: Benefits, Challenges, and Support Needs in a Midwestern Urban County

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Objectives: Community gardens and urban farms share common aims of improving access to healthy food, fostering community, promoting education, and enhancing overall well-being in the community. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the history and goals of community gardens, what additional supports are desired, the benefits of community gardens, and how the University could address some of their needs.

Source: Current Developments in Nutrition

DOI: 10.1016/j.cdnut.2026.107901

Authors: Debra K Sullivan, Heather Valentine, Francie Stoner, Nada Hanafieh, Cheryl A Gibson

Institution: University of Kansas Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Urban Agriculture and Sustainability

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Sustainable cities and communities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $5,000