This official USDA portal offers comprehensive support for urban farmers, including grants, technical assistance, and information on rooftop, indoor, and vertical farming. It also highlights initiatives like composting and food waste reduction.
The Environmental Protection Agency provides guidance on safely transforming vacant lots into urban farms. It covers topics like soil safety, stormwater management, and community benefits, including increased green spaces and improved public health.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service offers localized support for small and urban farmers in Indiana. They provide conservation assistance, including composting, irrigation, and soil health practices, to help urban farms thrive.
A practical resource for apartment dwellers and renters, UrbanRootHub specializes in small-space gardening. It offers DIY hydroponic kits, microgreen guides, and community tools like seed swaps and composting workshops.
A comprehensive library of guides, including zoning laws, farm planning, and safety protocols. It also links to external resources like ATTRA and the Chicago Botanic Garden's urban agriculture guide.
This comprehensive guide offers practical advice on urban farming, covering topics such as: urban production systems (e.g., rooftop farms, hydroponics, urban livestock); soil management, pest control, and water management; and business planning, budgeting, and risk management
This open-access book examines: ethical and equitable planning for urban agriculture; case studies and theoretical foundations; and civic agriculture and local government planning
This book discusses: integrating urban agriculture into public spaces; impacts on human well-being and community engagement; and planning and design strategies
Infographics & Visual Toolkits: Chicago Botanic Garden Urban Agriculture Toolkit -- Developed in collaboration with the U.S. Botanic Garden, this toolkit provides: farm design templates and site planning; program development strategies (e.g., youth training, nutrition education); and partnership and fundraising resources
