Ecological Practices and Relational Production of Urban Farmers:A Case Study of Beijing Little Donkey Farm in the New Rural Construction Movement
The pilot programs of community-supported agriculture (CSA) have fostered a group of urban farmers who engage in agricultural activities during their leisure time,creating an innovative model of agricultural pro-duction and cultural practice in suburban areas. This case study of Little Donkey Farm in Beijing utilizes observa-tion,literature review,and interviews,to provide an in-depth analysis of the ecological practices of urban farmers. The findings reveal that based on objectives such as healthy food,recreation,retirement planning,and education,urban farmers are revitalizing a new lifestyle and production methods that restore the value of labor. This ap-proach redefines the harmonious ecological relationship between humans and nature,as well as the friendly social relations among people. Simultaneously,it enhances the comprehensive benefits of agriculture while expanding its social functions in contemporary society. Looking forward,CSA holds significant potential for further develop-ment,including the establishment of cooperative platforms with rural farms,thus contributing to urban-rural inte-gration.
urban farmersthe New Rural Construction Movementcommunity-supported agricultureecological agricultureurban-rural integration
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