Which concept aims to improve access to healthy foods in urban areas by supporting local producers?

• A. Urban Farming
• B. Community Supported Agriculture
• C. Fair Trade in Agriculture
• D. Value-Added Specialty Crops

Answer: (A)

Urban farming directly addresses access to healthy foods in cities by bringing food production into urban spaces and creating local markets for producers. When neighborhoods lack fresh produce, urban farms, community gardens, and rooftop agriculture increase the availability of fruits and vegetables right where people live, reduce long transport chains, and give local growers practical ways to sell their harvest to nearby residents, schools, and small shops. This strengthens the local food system and supports producers by keeping more of the distribution loop within the city. The other ideas relate to different approaches—community-supported agriculture centers on subscriptions between consumers and a nearby farm; fair trade focuses on equitable international trade practices; and value-added crops emphasize processing to raise income, which doesn’t specifically address improving urban access. So, urban farming best fits the goal of boosting healthy food access in urban areas while supporting local producers.