Urbana hopes to address the ever growing shortage of food which is being seen across the world. Many communities are unable to use traditional farming techniques due to a lack of space and/or water. Aquaponics provides for a more efficient use of both and can yield more food more frequently in the proper conditions than traditional farming. Drought is currently being felt all over America; Urbana hopes to help alleviate some of this through more efficient uses of water and land. New Mexico has been one of the states hit hardest but no continent has been spared. Through the use of more efficient and sustainable methods, Urbana hopes to grow to meet the needs of New Mexico and grow to help initiate ventures in other states, and other countries that are also at risk of experiencing a shortage of foods.
Urbana is dedicated to providing affordable, organically grown food through ethical and sustainable means. Through the use of Aquaponic technology, Urbana will provide fresh fruits, vegetables, and seafood to local restaurants, markets and community members year round. Farming through Aquaponic technology provides a more efficient use of water which is in short supply in New Mexico. By bringing produce closer to Albuquerque’s urban center, Urbana hopes to combat the environmental footprint associated with the farming and transport of food from out of state. At its core, Urbana is dedicated to furthering the use of sustainable farming methods and educating community members as way to improve awareness, create jobs, reduce food insecurity and curtailing negative impacts on the environment.
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