Organic Urban Agriculture in the City of Havana

Mario González Novo and Gunther Merzthal

In: UA Magazine 6 - Transition to Ecological Urban Agriculture: A Challenge

This article takes the previous one further. The economic crisis that struck the country made the revitalisation of old initiatives necessary. For instance, the concept of "Conuco"(plot and garden). The urban agriculture initiatives received widespread support by state institutions, scientific, and non-governmental institutions. The challenge for agriculture in the cities Urban Agriculture without Chemicals is described.