Urban Farming Foundation

About This Course

Urban farming enables individuals to participate in agriculture without needing to move away from urban areas due to financial or logistical barriers. The produce from urban farms can be sold at farmers' markets, directly to restaurants or grocery stores, or distributed through community-supported agriculture (CSA) programs. Common methods of urban farming include vertical farming, hydroponic farming, aquaponic farming, and shipping container farms. It is crucial to understand that fruits and vegetables sold in supermarkets are often harvested before reaching full ripeness to accommodate long-distance transportation. Urban farming facilitates the growth of fresh produce in close proximity to consumers, significantly reducing food miles and lowering carbon emissions, which is vital in combating climate change. Urban agriculture can take various forms, shaped by factors such as location, financial resources, and types of plants. A diverse array of crops, fruits, and flowers can be cultivated in numerous containers, including pots, old tires, barrels, unused buckets, shoes, watering cans, window boxes, or kiddie pools.