Empowering Communities: An Urban Farm's Unique Approach with Disabled Adults

Empowering Communities: An Urban Farm's Unique Approach with Disabled Adults

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Interactive Video

Other, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses Project Grow, an arts and farming organization working with adults with disabilities. It explores urban agriculture, site remediation, and farm plots in North Portland. The video highlights inclusive farming practices, aquaponics, and ethical considerations in urban farming. It concludes with community engagement and future goals for sustainable urban agriculture.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of urban agriculture as introduced in the video?

Growing and selling produce within the city

Developing urban parks and green spaces

Raising livestock within city limits

Growing ornamental plants in urban areas

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant challenge faced in developing the North Portland farm plots?

Insufficient sunlight for crops

High cost of urban land

Soil contamination from previous industrial use

Lack of water resources

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Project Grow ensure that the work on the farm is meaningful for participants?

By assigning repetitive tasks

By providing a variety of roles and responsibilities

By focusing solely on harvesting

By limiting work to weekends

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is transparency important in urban agriculture according to the video?

To ensure high-quality produce and community trust

To increase the cost of produce

To limit the number of participants

To focus on ornamental plant growth

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key feature of the aquaponic setup used in the video?

It relies on fish waste for plant nutrients

It uses soil-based growing methods

It is located outdoors

It requires daily manual watering

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the educational goals of Project Grow?

To limit farming to rural areas

To focus on ornamental gardening

To educate people about urban farming

To replace large-scale agriculture

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical context is mentioned regarding urban farming?

Cities used to grow more food in the past

Urban farming is less efficient than rural farming

Urban farming is a new concept

Urban farming is only possible with modern technology