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Create Urban Food Processing for Value-Added Production

Urban farms often sell raw products at low prices, yet local processing could add value while creating complete urban food systems. The challenge is developing small-scale processing facilities that enable urban farmers to create value-added products. Barriers include processing regulations, equipment costs, and food safety requirements. Without processing capabilities, urban farmers remain limited to raw product sales while missing opportunities for value addition. Successful urban processing could enable urban farmers to create processed foods while meeting safety requirements, potentially increasing farm profitability while creating complete urban food systems.

Applied Sciences, Sustainable Farming, Urban Farming