je.st
news
Is urban farming only for rich hipsters?
2016-02-15 13:35:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: Spending on ethical food and drink products including organic, Fairtrade, free range and freedom foods hit 8.4bn in the UK in 2013, making up 8.5% of all household food sales. By leveraging environmental credentials, such as local, sustainable and transparent production, a new wave of urban agriculture enterprises are justifying a premium price. But while a higher price point might better reflect the true cost of food production and help build a viable business, it can also exclude lower...
Tags: rich
urban
farming
hipsters
Category:Electronics and Electrical