[Retratos] Urban vegetable gardens make cities greener
January 18, 2018 09h00 AM | Last Updated: January 18, 2018 02h02 PM
Agricultural activities developed in urban areas help increase the income of families and make city environment fresher, changing a setting characterized by the toughness of concrete and asphalt. Green areas in urban localities have gained visibility worldwide, with the support of international bodies such as the United Nations (ONU), for they are a source of food and also promote environmental improvement. Nowadays even in huge metropolitan areas, such as Salvador, in the state of Bahia, one can find instances of agriculture and livestock activities, found mostly in rural locations until very recently.
Revista Magazine no. 7 brings more details about the activities and the families that help make cities greener.
Text (in Portuguese): Marcelo Benedicto and Rita Martins
Photos: Rita Martins
