Maintaining Good Health and Well Being through Urban Farming

Abstract

This paper tries to explore the benefits and the potential of urban farming activities in improving health and the quality of life. This paper will also raise the role of the community in achieving environmental sustainability, improving the economy and a healthy lifestyle through the active participation of the community in providing food, nutrition and utilizing limited space in the city. The data source for this paper based on a field study in Bandung city conducted by a team from BRIN and BPS in 2022. The characteristics of the Bandung city with high density are suitable for urban farming studies. Using a qualitative approach, this study explores how 'Buruan Sae', which is an urban farming program from the Bandung City government, is implemented at the sub‐district level. The research findings reveal that urban farming activities not only offer opportunities to supply fresh and healthy food to urban communities, but the community also can earn income from selling urban farming products. Urban agricultural activities have the potential to act as a safety net when the Covid 19 pandemic occurs, many people lose their livelihood. This research information is expected to be useful for promoting urban farming, especially cities that have high population density.