Urban agriculture has long been a key component of the "eat local" movement, but did you know that one of the countries with the most thorough urban agriculture system is our neighbor to the south, Cuba?
Taking up about 35,000 hectares (86,000 acres) of land, the urban agriculture movement began as a military concept, allowing Cuba to be self-sufficient in times of war. The collapse of the USSR and resultant food shortages increased the concept's popularity. Throw in a very active hurricane season that devastated traditional farms, and the urban agriculture movement is a vital part of Cuba's food supply.
Check out the article: In "eat local" movement, Cuba is years ahead
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