In: Urban Agriculture Magazine no 22 - Building Resilient Cities p. 14

The Brazilian Ministry of “Social Development and the Combat against Hunger” (MDS) has been implementing national urban and periurban agriculture activities, as part of the national Zero Hunger Campaign. Dr. Crispim Moreira, the National Secretary of Food Security and Nutrition, tells us about the origin of this effort and the progress being made.

Urban Agriculture in Belo Horizonte (MG - Brazil)

Vacant lots are converted into spaces for the public. The project "Productive Garden" in Belo Horizonte, makes urban agriculture become a city landmark in income generation and food security for the most needy families.

104 community gardens developed in Belo Horizonte (MG - Brazil)

This video (in Portuguese) shows that besides the improvement in food, vegetable cultivation also has a therapeutic purpose, and in turn a source of income for many families in Belo Horizonte.

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