Urban Agriculture Columbia University. The nexus of agriculture, environment and livelihoods this website uses cookies as well as similar tools and technologies to understand visitors' experiences. Urban agriculture is a social movement that couples the tradition of farming with the lifestyle of an urban dweller.
Columbia center for urban agriculture. Urban agriculture is a social movement that couples the tradition of farming with the lifestyle of an urban dweller. Developing agricultural capacity within or close to urban areas like new york city has the potential to reduce food transportation costs and environmental impacts, provide economic development opportunities, and reduce disparities in healthful access that have contributed to epidemic rates.