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Following the definition of "urban agriculture," and "manufacturer," it refers to the method of producing local agricultural on a large scale, while taking into account existing values - addressing environmental challenges, public participation, fostering community awareness and providing diverse sources of employment. The model is based on advanced production technologies with economic feasibility that exceeds conventional agriculture, which is far from population centers. In contrast, urban productive agriculture is exposed to the eyes of the city's residents as an inseparable part of the urban landscape, thus helping to lead a conceptual change in the fields of education, health and culture.
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It was found that hydroponics is the optimal technology for growing agricultural produce in the city. It is based on a gentle and continuous flow of water in a closed system, thus enabling the maximization of maximum quantities of agricultural produce with minimal resources and quality control of the highest products in the world. The system includes a system that can be used to grow detached products from the ground, without using the soil at all, reducing up to 60% of fertilizer materials and without the need for toxic chemical pesticides (100% reduction in pesticides).
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According to the reports of international food organizations, in the coming decades there is a global food crisis expected due to the ineffectiveness of the global agricultural system, which is over-exploiting natural resources to support the exponential growth rate of the world population. One of the most significant solutions currently offered to the problem is the localization of food growth. Hence, productive urban agriculture is the appropriate solution to the problem presented as a process that saves food waste. In addition, it contributes to a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, saves pollution and transport costs, reduces the cost of fresh food, and enables access to food with longer-term nutritional values. Alongside all the health and environmental benefits, the urban agriculture model is based on significant social change resulting from changes in food consumption habits and the training of citizens to grow their own food using existing technologies that will help them advance to a sustainable lifestyle. The Association for Urban Farming was founded out of this vision that believes that urban agriculture is a tool to strengthen weakened communities.
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The technological innovation underlying the productive urban agriculture is the substrate technique, which is detached from the soil and allows the cultivation and processing of local agricultural produce within the urban area without seasonal dependence on the weather. This technology enables maximum utilization of untapped areas in the city, such as growing food on roofs or on the walls of existing buildings.
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Everything! Literally. From herbs, trees and even cacti. Of course, one must consider the size and type of system in which plants are grown and adapted to the size and type of plants. This is in order to allow the plants the optimal environment for growth and adaptation to different weight and height.
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All plants need the same conditions: sun, air, water and food. Therefore, there is no difference between crops grown in hydroponic systems and from ones in the soil, since both types of crops need exactly the same four conditions described above. In thick soil they provide the plants with the conditions in a certain way - the soil is like a sponge with nutrients to the plant. In contrast, in a hydrophilic system, the growth medium is water-soluble or moisturizing, and nutrients should be added. Today, in conventional agriculture, the crops and the nutrients are fed artificially.
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No, that's not necessary. The soil serves as a growth medium, just as water is a growth medium in hydroponic systems. For the most part, the plants in the hydroponic systems receive better, more precise and readily available conditions than plants in the soil, so the passage to the soil may harm them.
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First, when dealing with productive urban agriculture and wanting to grow on the roofs of houses and buildings, the weight of the soil facilities carrying the plants will challenge the urban farmers. Growing on water in hollow, lightweight systems instead of in the ground is the solution available to this difficulty. Another advantage is the saving of water. A hydroponic system enables the use of minimal water, and because it is a closed system, it saves up to 99% of the water needed for conventional agriculture. The other benefits relate to aspects of the plants themselves; The plants in the hydroponics system are fed by a food solution that is transferred by automatic and precise control according to the plants' requirements. In other words, in a simple and easy way, it is possible to know at any given moment the temperature of the growth medium, the amount of minerals and vitamins and the degree of acidity of the water. According to the data obtained, create the most optimal conditions for the plants. The precise "communication" with the plants through the hydroponic system produces stronger and more tasty crops. The strong plants successfully cope with various pests that fail to weaken the plants, so there is no need for pesticides
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Today, most of the hydroponic systems available in the Israeli market are simple systems for understanding their structure and can be assembled alone at home. You can use existing parts, and you can also design a system of simpler materials available in every home and street. Hydroponic technique should be the same, but the system itself is completely flexible structure and materials that make up. Therefore, there is no need and it is not necessary to buy a complete hydroponic system.
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First of all, it's a great idea! The first step is to simply surf the web. There are many sites that upload training videos and information on how to grow plants in a hydroponic system. You can search by a certain type of system and crops, and thus learn what conditions each plant needs and how to provide it. If you prefer to grow plants in the soil, look for videos that are suitable for this growing, from planting to maintenance. if you did not get along, please contact us and we'll guide you. In addition to the extensive information on the various sites, including the site of the company for urban agriculture, you are invited to come to one of our workshops and lectures in order to deepen the knowledge in the field.
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Each family consumes food in form, composition and in a different quantity - roots, spices, green vegetables, fruits, etc. Therefore, first define the type and amount of food consumed at home. Once we understand the nature of the consumption, it will be possible to predict the required quantity and type of food. So we can best match the system to the needs of that family.
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Our education department is expanding, and we are looking for urban agriculture teachers, with an opportunity for an occupational horizon in the organization.
what is the job - Agriculture teacher in primary schools. - Teach to grow high-quality and sustainable agricultural produce through project-based learning.
The goals:
- Change the daily diet of the students. - To develop Israel's next generation of modern farmers.
The conditions: - Job scope: minimum 10 hours per week (2 teaching days) - Educational institutions in the Gush Dan area - mainly in Tel Aviv - Work in outdoor conditions - Learning outside the classroom - Work that requires learning and preparing content for the lessons - Individual work in front of the students and schools
The requirements: - Experience working with children aged 6-12 - Mandatory - Significant experience in training in large settings - Mandatory - Experience in extracurricular teaching - Mandatory - Background in agriculture - Mandatory - Background in hydroponic agriculture - Advantage - Teaching certificate - Advantage - Experience in building lesson plans - Advantage - dealing with an entrepreneurial nature that likes to influence society and the environment
Start of work: - September 2021
To apply: click here
And at the same time, CV here: info@urbanfarming.org.il
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Job description: - Training in various activities: workshops, tours, classes, courses, enrichment sessions - Training of children and adults - Transfer of theoretical and practical knowledge on the following topics: urban agriculture, hydroponics, home growing, healthy nutrition - Availability for irregular trainings all days of the week - Mobility mainly in Tel Aviv
What is important to us: - significant background and experience in guiding groups - a must - basic knowledge of plants and sustainability - a must - knowledge of hydroponics - an advantage - ability to provide fluent instruction in English - an advantage - A. Women who like to influence society and the environment, who want to join the global movement of urban agriculture
Resume to: info@urbanfarming.org.il with the job title
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Our social team is expanding and we are looking for -
A. Marketing women with a love for creating content, a creative head, and the ability to lead and initiate marketing projects.
The position includes: - consulting and guidance for our activities: we will also prefer hands on (building a marketing strategy, content, copy) - ongoing monthly management: including content writing and uploading, stories, responding to comments and messages. - Using an existing digital system: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Google for my business, Wix website. - Easy design of graphics and images. - Building and managing campaigns on Facebook and Google.
- Management of private and business clients. - Acquiring professional experience and knowledge in our fields (urban agriculture, hydroponics, home growing, healthy nutrition and more)
What is important to us: - marketing writing and copywriting - background in sales
- Knowledge of digital asset management - an advantage for at least one year of experience
- Experience in managing PPC campaigns and generating leads - an advantage - Experience and knowledge in the field of urban agriculture - an advantage - Knowledge of graphic design - an advantage
• Immediate start • Work part-time and later even full-time • Work from home, with meetings in Tel Aviv Does the position suit you? Come on, write to us at info@urbanfarming.org.il with your resume + job title
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Our education department is expanding, and we are looking for urban agriculture teachers, with an opportunity for an occupational horizon in the organization.
what is the job - Agriculture teacher in primary schools. - Teach to grow high-quality and sustainable agricultural produce through project-based learning.
The goals:
- Change the daily diet of the students. - To develop Israel's next generation of modern farmers.
The conditions: - Job scope: minimum 10 hours per week (2 teaching days) - Educational institutions in the Gush Dan area - mainly in Tel Aviv - Work in outdoor conditions - Learning outside the classroom - Work that requires learning and preparing content for the lessons - Individual work in front of the students and schools
The requirements: - Experience working with children aged 6-12 - Mandatory - Significant experience in training in large settings - Mandatory - Experience in extracurricular teaching - Mandatory - Background in agriculture - Mandatory - Background in hydroponic agriculture - Advantage - Teaching certificate - Advantage - Experience in building lesson plans - Advantage - dealing with an entrepreneurial nature that likes to influence society and the environment
Start of work: - September 2021
To apply and attach a contract, click
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Job description: - Training in various activities: workshops, tours, classes, courses, enrichment sessions - Training of children and adults - Transfer of theoretical and practical knowledge on the following topics: urban agriculture, hydroponics, home growing, healthy nutrition - Availability for irregular trainings all days of the week - Mobility mainly in Tel Aviv
What is important to us: - significant background and experience in guiding groups - a must - basic knowledge of plants and sustainability - a must - knowledge of hydroponics - an advantage - ability to provide fluent instruction in English - an advantage - A. Women who like to influence society and the environment, who want to join the global movement of urban agriculture
Resume to: info@urbanfarming.org.il with the job title
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Our social team is expanding and we are looking for -
A. Marketing women with a love for creating content, a creative head, and the ability to lead and initiate marketing projects.
The position includes: - consulting and guidance for our activities: we will also prefer hands on (building a marketing strategy, content, copy) - ongoing monthly management: including content writing and uploading, stories, responding to comments and messages. - Using an existing digital system: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Google for my business, Wix website. - Easy design of graphics and images. - Building and managing campaigns on Facebook and Google.
- Management of private and business clients. - Acquiring professional experience and knowledge in our fields (urban agriculture, hydroponics, home growing, healthy nutrition and more)
What is important to us: - marketing writing and copywriting - background in sales
- Knowledge of digital asset management - an advantage for at least one year of experience
- Experience in managing PPC campaigns and generating leads - an advantage - Experience and knowledge in the field of urban agriculture - an advantage - Knowledge of graphic design - an advantage
• Immediate start • Work part-time and later even full-time • Work from home, with meetings in Tel Aviv Does the position suit you? Come on, write to us at info@urbanfarming.org.il with your resume + job title
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Did you get an exemption from the IDF? Do you want meaningful national service?
The Society for Urban Agriculture is a non-profit organization whose goal is to promote the field of agriculture
The municipal in Israel. We do this through the development of an urban food infrastructure that makes growing closer
The food on the plate, using advanced technologies.
This infrastructure will allow the general public to consume quality food at an affordable price. In order to achieve this result, we operate on several levels - education, raising public awareness,
Developing productive communities, promoting supportive policies, making local produce accessible, research and development.
Sound interesting? Come on, write to us at info@urbanfarming.org.il with a resume + the title: "National Service"
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Description of the nature of the specialization:
- Regularly accompanying teachers of urban agriculture in schools in Tel Aviv
- Suitable for interns interested in agriculture and education
- The purpose of the internship is to gain experience and knowledge in teaching urban agriculture and to have an impact in the process
About the young generation of modern farmers
- The internship will be on a fixed day and at fixed hours throughout the year
- Leading personal projects and areas of responsibility
- Knowing the communities we are in contact with.
- Working with different parties in the organization - the teaching staff, director of education, management, house managers
book
- Direct influence on a large number of people.
- Work alongside a professional team.
- Entry into a flexible framework with many opportunities.
- Teach to grow high-quality and sustainable agricultural produce through project-based learning.
- To lead a change in the daily diet of the students.
- Leading a project to evaluate and measure the impact of urban agriculture classes on
the students
- Work in the field, but it is possible to work in front of a computer.
- There is an option for placement in schools outside of Tel Aviv if necessary (in Gush Dan)
Required skills:
- Independence
- Access to dealing with children starting from the 1st to the 6th grade
- Thinking outside the box
- Background in natural studies, agriculture. Knowledge of hydroponics - experience
- Ability to self-manage
- Ability to deal with a large number of parties at the same time
- Entrepreneurship
- Ability to manage and drive individual and group processes
- High ability to express yourself in writing and orally
- Love for education
- Desire to influence society and the environment
Notes, highlights and additional details:
An opportunity for interns who would like to take an active and practical part in the field of education, gaining experience
Significant in training in large settings and extracurricular teaching. Getting background and broad knowledge in the fields
Agriculture and hydroponic agriculture in particular. Suitable for contestants with an entrepreneurial nature who like to make an impact
on society and the environment. An opportunity for a wide occupational horizon.
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Description of the nature of the specialization:
- Leading personal projects and areas of responsibility
- Knowing the communities we are in contact with.
- Working with different parties in the organization
- Dealing with various parties in organizations and companies in the public and private sectors
- Direct influence on a large number of people.
- Work alongside a professional team.
- Entry into a flexible framework with many opportunities.
- Work in front of a computer, but it is possible to come to projects in Tel Aviv and meetings
- Study of the field of urban agriculture and the establishment of urban farming communities
Required skills:
- Independence
- Thinking outside the box
- Ability to self-manage
- Ability to deal with a large number of parties at the same time
- Entrepreneurship
- Ability to manage and drive individual and group processes
- High ability to express yourself in writing and orally
- Desire to influence society and the environment
- Ability to establish and lead projects from scratch
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Description of the nature of the specialization:
- Leading personal projects and areas of responsibility
- Getting to know the communities we are in contact with: refugees and those without status (parents and children)
- Working with different parties in the organization
- Dealing with different parties in different organizations
- Direct influence on a large number of people.
- Work alongside a professional team.
- Computer and physical work in an educational project in south Tel Aviv
- Entry into a flexible framework with many opportunities.
- The internship will take place on a fixed day and at fixed hours (the meeting with the community), together with work "behind the scenes" at more flexible times.
Required skills:
- Independence
- Creativity
- Thinking outside the box
- Ability to self-manage
- Ability to deal with a large number of parties at the same time
- Entrepreneurship
- Ability to manage and drive individual and group processes
- Desire to influence society and the environment
- Ability to establish and lead projects from scratch
- Preference for a background in agriculture and nature
- High ability to express yourself orally and in writing - in English and Hebrew
- Getting to know the population of refugees and those without status
- Ability to lead people and manage a community
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The internship also remotely? yes
Description of the nature of the specialization:
- Leading personal projects and areas of responsibility
- Getting to know the communities we are in contact with: different populations in Israel
- Working with different parties in the organization
- Dealing with different parties in different organizations
- Direct influence on a large number of people.
- Work alongside a professional team.
- Work on a computer, but it is possible to physically come to our projects in Tel Aviv to get to know each other
the area and the staff
- Working on our digital assets - Facebook and Instagram
- Entry into a flexible framework with many opportunities.
Required skills:
- Independence
- Thinking outside the box
- Ability to self-manage
- Ability to deal with a large number of parties at the same time
- Entrepreneurship
- Ability to manage and drive individual and group processes
- Desire to influence society and the environment
- Ability to establish and lead projects from scratch
- Preference for a background in agriculture and nature
- Preference for background in community management
- Knowledge of managing Facebook groups and Instagram users
- Ability to lead women of different ages and backgrounds
- High ability to express yourself orally and in writing - in English and Hebrew
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Description of the nature of the specialization:
- Leading personal projects and areas of responsibility
- Getting to know the communities we are in contact with: different populations in Israel
- Working with different parties in the organization
- Dealing with different parties in different organizations
- Direct influence on a large number of people.
Writing and editing content - in English and Hebrew
Required skills:
- Leading personal projects and areas of responsibility
- Getting to know the communities we are in contact with: different populations in Israel
- Working with different parties in the organization
- Dealing with different parties in different organizations
- Direct influence on a large number of people.
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Is it possible to engage in internship tasks remotely? yes
Description of the nature of the specialization:
- Leading personal projects and areas of responsibility
- Knowing the communities we are in contact with.
- Hands-on practical work in agricultural projects in Tel Aviv
- Work in urban agriculture, hydroponics, various agricultural techniques including technology
advancing
- Including the establishment of urban agricultural centers
- Includes physical work (light and complex)
- Working with different parties in the organization
- Dealing with various parties in various organizations - including educational institutions
- Direct influence on a large number of people.
- Work alongside a professional team.
- Entry into a flexible framework with many opportunities.
Required skills:
- Independence
- Thinking outside the box
- Ability to self-manage
- Ability to deal with a large number of parties at the same time
- Entrepreneurship
- Ability to manage and drive individual and group processes
- Desire to influence society and the environment
- Ability to establish and lead projects from scratch
- Preference for basic knowledge in agriculture
- Includes light physical work
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Description of the nature of the specialization:
- Leading personal projects and areas of responsibility
- Knowing the communities we are in contact with.
- Submission of reading voices in Hebrew and English
- Management of grant programs from international organizations
- Fundraising, equipment and materials for community and educational projects in Israel
- Working with different parties in the organization
- Dealing with various parties in organizations and companies in the public and private sectors
- Direct influence on a large number of people.
- Work alongside a professional team.
- Entry into a flexible framework with many opportunities.
- Work in front of a computer, but it is possible to come to projects in Tel Aviv and meetings
- Study of the field of urban agriculture
Required skills:
- Independence
- Thinking outside the box
- Ability to self-manage
- Ability to deal with a large number of parties at the same time
- Entrepreneurship
- Ability to manage and drive individual and group processes
- High written and oral communication skills in Hebrew and English
- Desire to influence society and the environment
- Ability to establish and lead projects from scratch
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Description of the nature of the specialization:
- Leading personal projects and areas of responsibility
- Knowing the communities we are in contact with
- Working with different parties in the organization
- Dealing with different parties in different organizations
- Direct influence on a large number of people.
- Work alongside a professional team.
- Work on a computer and it is possible to physically arrive at our projects in Tel Aviv in order to get to know the
the area and the staff
- Entry into a flexible framework with many opportunities.
- Submission of tenders, reader votes
Required skills:
- Independence
- Creativity
- Thinking outside the box
- Ability to self-manage
- Ability to deal with a large number of parties at the same time
- Entrepreneurship
- Ability to manage and drive individual and group processes
- Desire to influence society and the environment
- Ability to establish and lead projects from scratch
- Preference for a background in agriculture and nature
- High ability to express yourself orally and in writing
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Description of the nature of the specialization:
- Background and love for social media, previous experience is not required, but connection and desire to learn is
- Work on different digital channels
- Leading personal projects and areas of responsibility
- Knowing the communities we are in contact with.
- Working with different parties in the organization - Marketing Director, CEO, employees in the education department,
Volunteers, other interns and more
- Background and love for social media, previous experience is not required, but connection and desire to learn is
- Work on different digital channels
- Leading personal projects and areas of responsibility
- Knowing the communities we are in contact with.
- Working with different parties in the organization - Marketing Director, CEO, employees in the education department,
Volunteers, other interns and more
Required skills:
- Independence
- Creativity
- Thinking outside the box
- Mental flexibility
- Ability to self-manage
- High aesthetics
- Knowledge of light graphic design is preferred (canva
- Ability to deal with a large number of parties at the same time
- Entrepreneurship
- Ability to manage and drive individual and group processes
- High ability to express yourself in writing and orally
- High writing skills
Comments, highlights and other details you would like to let us know about this internship profile:
An amazing opportunity for interns who want to gain knowledge and experience and advance in the field of marketing,
Social management in particular and public relations while being able to create an immediate and direct impact on populations
underprivileged in Israel.
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Description of the nature of the specialization:
- Leading personal projects and areas of responsibility
- Knowing the communities we are in contact with.
- Working with different parties in the organization - management, the team of teachers and instructors, volunteers and more.
- Direct influence on a large number of people.
- Work alongside a professional team.
- Entry into a flexible framework with many opportunities.
- Work in front of a computer, but it is possible to visit educational projects in Tel Aviv in order to get to know each other
the area and the staff
Required skills:
- Independence
- Thinking outside the box
- Ability to self-manage
- Ability to deal with a large number of parties at the same time
- Entrepreneurship
- Ability to manage and drive individual and group processes
- High ability to express yourself in writing and orally
- Desire to influence society and the environment
- Ability to establish and lead projects from scratch
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Did you get an exemption from the IDF? Do you want meaningful national service?
The Society for Urban Agriculture is a non-profit organization whose goal is to promote the field of agriculture
The municipal in Israel. We do this through the development of an urban food infrastructure that makes growing closer
The food on the plate, using advanced technologies.
This infrastructure will allow the general public to consume quality food at an affordable price. In order to achieve this result, we operate on several levels - education, raising public awareness,
Developing productive communities, promoting supportive policies, making local produce accessible, research and development.
Sound interesting? Come on, write to us at info@urbanfarming.org.il with a resume + the title: "National Service"
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Yes, we do workshops, lectures, tours, courses and activities related to growing food within the city, urban agriculture and the field of hydroponics in general. The content can be adapted to all types of audiences. Tell us what you were thinking and we will organize the most suitable activity for you.
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A form of making food grown close to the plate accessible in urban and populated areas. It is not necessary to grow plants inside cities in order to belong to the definition, but it is where people live. The definition places a prominent emphasis on bringing food growing closer to the resident's plate. Urban agriculture is not only agriculture itself - the growing of plants - but also a reference to the fact that it is part of a complete urban food infrastructure that includes growing, processing and distributing that food in the urban system.
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Further to the definition of the term "urban agriculture", the definition of "producer" refers to a method of producing local agricultural produce on a large scale, while embracing sustainability values - responding to environmental challenges, public participation, fostering a sense of community and providing diverse sources of employment. The model is based on advanced productive technologies with economic feasibility that exceeds conventional agriculture that is far from the population centers. On the other hand, productive urban agriculture is revealed to the eyes of the city's residents as an integral part of the urban landscape, thereby helping to lead a perceptual change in the fields of education, health and culture.
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According to the reports of international food organizations, in the coming decades a global food crisis is expected due to the inefficiency of the global agricultural system, which over-exploits natural resources to support the exponentially increasing growth rate for the growth of the world population. One of the significant solutions offered today to the problem is the localization of food growing - local food growing. Hence, productive urban agriculture is the appropriate solution to the problem presented as a process that saves food waste. In addition, this contributes to a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, saves pollution and transportation costs, reduces the cost of fresh food and allows access to food with long-term nutritional values. Along with all the health and environmental benefits, the urban agriculture model is based on a significant social change. This change is due to changes in the habits of food consumption as well as the implementation of training of citizens to grow their own food using technologies that will help them move towards a sustainable lifestyle. The Society for Urban Agriculture was established out of this vision, which believes that urban agriculture is a tool for strengthening the weakened communities and the social periphery.
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The technological innovation that stands at the basis of productive urban agriculture is the substrate technique detached from the soil, which enables the growing and processing of local agricultural produce within the urban space without seasonal dependence on the weather. This technology enables maximum utilization of the use of unused areas in the city, such as growing food on roofs or on the sides of existing buildings.
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It was found that hydroponics is the optimal technology for growing agricultural produce in the city. It is based on a gentle and constant flow of water in a closed system, thus enabling the growth of a maximum amount of agricultural produce with a minimum of resources, and with the highest quality control of produce in the world. With this method, a system is installed through which produce can be grown detached from the soil, without the use of soil at all, a reduction of up to 60% in fertilizers and without the need for toxic chemical pesticides (100% reduction in pesticides).
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everything! Just like that. Starting with herbs, trees and even cacti. Of course, the size and type of the system in which the plants are grown must be taken into account and adapted to the size and type of the plants. This is in order to allow the plants the optimal environment for growth and adaptation to different weights and heights.
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All plants need the same conditions: sun, air, water and food. Therefore, there is no difference between crops grown in hydroponic systems and crops grown in soil, because both types of crops need exactly the same 4 conditions listed above. In fertile soil, the plants are provided with the conditions in a certain way - the soil is like a sponge with nutrients for the plant. On the other hand, in a hydroponic system, the growing medium is water or moisture-absorbing materials and nutrients must be added in addition. Today, in conventional agriculture, water and nutrients (fertilizer) are supplied to crops in the soil artificially.
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No, there is no need for that. The soil is used as a growing medium, just like the water is a growing medium in hydroponic systems. For the most part, the plants in the hydroponic systems receive better, more precise and more available conditions than plants in the soil, therefore the transition to the soil may harm them.
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First, when engaged in productive urban agriculture and want to grow on the roofs of houses and buildings, the weight of the soil installations that carry the plants will be a challenge for urban farmers. Growing on water in hollow and lightweight systems instead of in the ground - is the available solution to this difficulty. Another advantage deals with saving water. A hydroponic system allows the use of a minimal amount of water, and due to being a closed system, it saves up to 99% of the water needed for conventional agriculture. The other benefits relate to aspects of the plants themselves; The plants in the hydroponic system are fed by a food solution that is delivered under automatic and precise control according to the plants' demand. That is, in a simple and easy way, you can know at any given moment the temperature of the growing medium, the amount of minerals and vitamins and the degree of acidity of the water. According to the data obtained, the most optimal conditions are created for the plants. The precise "communication" with the plants through the hydroponic system creates stronger and tastier crops. The strong plants deal very successfully with various pests that do not succeed in weakening the plants, so there is no need for pesticides.
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Today, most of the existing hydrophone systems in the Israeli market are simple systems to understand their structure and can be assembled by yourself at home. You can use existing parts, and you can also design a system from simpler materials that are available in every house and street. The hydroponic technique should be the same, but the system itself is completely flexible in its structure and the materials that make it up. Therefore, there is no need and it is not necessary to buy a complete hydroponic system.
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First of all, this is a great idea! The first step is to simply surf the web. There are many websites that upload instructional videos and information on how to grow plants in a hydroponic system. You can search according to a certain type of system and crops, and thus learn what conditions each plant needs and how to provide it. If you prefer to grow plants in the ground, look for videos suitable for this way of growing, from the planting stage to the ongoing maintenance. You didn't manage, please contact us and we will guide you. In addition to the extensive information found on the various websites, including the website of the Urban Agriculture Society, you are invited to come to one of our workshops and lectures in order to deepen your knowledge in the field.
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Each family consumes food in a different form, composition and quantity - roots, spices, greens, vegetables, fruits, etc. Therefore, the type and quantity of food consumed at home must first be defined. Once we understand the nature of consumption, it will be possible to predict the required amount and type of food. This way we can best adapt the system to the needs of that family.
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Common questions
(For English please scroll down)
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Following the definition of "urban agriculture," and "manufacturer," it refers to the method of producing local agricultural on a large scale, while taking into account existing values - addressing environmental challenges, public participation, fostering community awareness and providing diverse sources of employment. The model is based on advanced production technologies with economic feasibility that exceeds conventional agriculture, which is far from population centers. In contrast, urban productive agriculture is exposed to the eyes of the city's residents as an inseparable part of the urban landscape, thus helping to lead a conceptual change in the fields of education, health and culture.
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It was found that hydroponics is the optimal technology for growing agricultural produce in the city. It is based on a gentle and continuous flow of water in a closed system, thus enabling the maximization of maximum quantities of agricultural produce with minimal resources and quality control of the highest products in the world. The system includes a system that can be used to grow detached products from the ground, without using the soil at all, reducing up to 60% of fertilizer materials and without the need for toxic chemical pesticides (100% reduction in pesticides).
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According to the reports of international food organizations, in the coming decades there is a global food crisis expected due to the ineffectiveness of the global agricultural system, which is over-exploiting natural resources to support the exponential growth rate of the world population. One of the most significant solutions currently offered to the problem is the localization of food growth. Hence, productive urban agriculture is the appropriate solution to the problem presented as a process that saves food waste. In addition, it contributes to a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, saves pollution and transport costs, reduces the cost of fresh food, and enables access to food with longer-term nutritional values. Alongside all the health and environmental benefits, the urban agriculture model is based on significant social change resulting from changes in food consumption habits and the training of citizens to grow their own food using existing technologies that will help them advance to a sustainable lifestyle. The Association for Urban Farming was founded out of this vision that believes that urban agriculture is a tool to strengthen weakened communities.
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The technological innovation underlying the productive urban agriculture is the substrate technique, which is detached from the soil and allows the cultivation and processing of local agricultural produce within the urban area without seasonal dependence on the weather. This technology enables maximum utilization of untapped areas in the city, such as growing food on roofs or on the walls of existing buildings.
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Everything! Literally. From herbs, trees and even cacti. Of course, one must consider the size and type of system in which plants are grown and adapted to the size and type of plants. This is in order to allow the plants the optimal environment for growth and adaptation to different weight and height.
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All plants need the same conditions: sun, air, water and food. Therefore, there is no difference between crops grown in hydroponic systems and from ones in the soil, since both types of crops need exactly the same four conditions described above. In thick soil they provide the plants with the conditions in a certain way - the soil is like a sponge with nutrients to the plant. In contrast, in a hydrophilic system, the growth medium is water-soluble or moisturizing, and nutrients should be added. Today, in conventional agriculture, the crops and the nutrients are fed artificially.
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No, that's not necessary. The soil serves as a growth medium, just as water is a growth medium in hydroponic systems. For the most part, the plants in the hydroponic systems receive better, more precise and readily available conditions than plants in the soil, so the passage to the soil may harm them.
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First, when dealing with productive urban agriculture and wanting to grow on the roofs of houses and buildings, the weight of the soil facilities carrying the plants will challenge the urban farmers. Growing on water in hollow, lightweight systems instead of in the ground is the solution available to this difficulty. Another advantage is the saving of water. A hydroponic system enables the use of minimal water, and because it is a closed system, it saves up to 99% of the water needed for conventional agriculture. The other benefits relate to aspects of the plants themselves; The plants in the hydroponics system are fed by a food solution that is transferred by automatic and precise control according to the plants' requirements. In other words, in a simple and easy way, it is possible to know at any given moment the temperature of the growth medium, the amount of minerals and vitamins and the degree of acidity of the water. According to the data obtained, create the most optimal conditions for the plants. The precise "communication" with the plants through the hydroponic system produces stronger and more tasty crops. The strong plants successfully cope with various pests that fail to weaken the plants, so there is no need for pesticides
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Today, most of the hydroponic systems available in the Israeli market are simple systems for understanding their structure and can be assembled alone at home. You can use existing parts, and you can also design a system of simpler materials available in every home and street. Hydroponic technique should be the same, but the system itself is completely flexible structure and materials that make up. Therefore, there is no need and it is not necessary to buy a complete hydroponic system.
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First of all, it's a great idea! The first step is to simply surf the web. There are many sites that upload training videos and information on how to grow plants in a hydroponic system. You can search by a certain type of system and crops, and thus learn what conditions each plant needs and how to provide it. If you prefer to grow plants in the soil, look for videos that are suitable for this growing, from planting to maintenance. if you did not get along, please contact us and we'll guide you. In addition to the extensive information on the various sites, including the site of the company for urban agriculture, you are invited to come to one of our workshops and lectures in order to deepen the knowledge in the field.
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Each family consumes food in form, composition and in a different quantity - roots, spices, green vegetables, fruits, etc. Therefore, first define the type and amount of food consumed at home. Once we understand the nature of the consumption, it will be possible to predict the required quantity and type of food. So we can best match the system to the needs of that family.
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