Urban farming is the practice of cultivating, processing and distributing food in, or around, a village, town or city. Urban agriculture in addition can also involve animalhusbandry and horticulture. Urban farming is generally practiced for income-earning or food-producing activities though in some communities the main reason is recreation and relaxation. Urban agriculture contributes to food security and food safety in two ways: first, it increases the amount of food available to people living in cities, and, second, it allows fresh vegetables and fruits and meat products to be made available to urban consumers.