Course:ENVR400/Notes

Major Question: What is the most efficient use of land to maximize food production in a local area and in turn increase food security?

Main Focus: Local Food/Agriculture

Scope: Metro Vancouver or Vancouver Proper

1. Views
   • environmental (gov’t vs. indv)
   • economic (business- city cost)

1. Perspective
   • feasibility
   • best/worst case scenario
   • outcome guided

1. Garden/Food production
   • area
   • local/community
   • support (community/city)
   • availability (space/upkeep/?)
   • crops

1. Components
   • crop choice (economic/personal/nutrient density/ease/rate of success)
   • inputs
     • fertilizer
     • water
     • space (fertile land)

1. Analysis
   • Modelling
   • Data Mining
   • Life Cycle Assessment (decide metric) GHGs

1. Scenarios
   • Number of scenarios?
   • Food demand
   • Survey
     • What can be grown by non-farmers in small spaces

Products of our research

• report
• consumers guide if possible