Urban Agriculture Strategies and Practices within the Framework of Local Development

Urban agriculture has the potential to directly contribute to the local development process. Accordingly, this research aims to present urban agriculture strategies and practices within the framework of local development. The research provides a general overview, including examples of good practices to produce holistic solutions for urban agriculture. The study employs a qualitative research method based on a literature review and descriptive content analysis. In the analysis process, strategies and policies reflecting general trends were determined, and the contribution of urban agriculture practices to local development was identified. In this context, it was concluded that urban agriculture practices are becoming increasingly important in urban life, are beginning to be included in urban policies and strategies and have the potential to support local development in many areas, including health, environment, economic, social, and cultural aspects.