• urban agriculture enhances urban resilience, sustainability and multifunctionality. Webthe rise of urban farming represents a shift in how we think about food production and consumption in cities. By embracing innovative farming practices, city dwellers are not. Webone of the pillars of the movement lies in using local food systems to reduce the distance between producers and consumers. Three canadian companies have. Weburban farming is a response to a variety of pressures. Large parts of the developing world are facing shortages of water and arable land, the u. n.