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Urban agriculture includes community projects that arent always for commercial production. The following links provide information on UA projects focused on community garden space for home consumption as well as school and other educational gardens.
If you want to start an urban farm in California there are several things to consider. Just like starting any business there are many steps, and doing the right homework will save time and money in the end.
Production describes all aspects of raising and cultivating agricultural products. This section provides technical information, best practices, and resources on topics such as farm and garden design, soil quality and remediation, planting and nursery crops, pest management, and animal care.
COVID-19, Urban Farms, and Food Safety Resources Farm products can be accidentally contaminated at any time in the production cycle, for example, through improperly composted animal manure used as fertilizer, or if someone forgets to wash their hands before handling the harvest.
Networking and building coalitions between existing services and urban agriculture projects can help leverage resources and avoid potential roadblocks and challenges.
The following section includes information on creating a business plan and financing a farm business. Additionally, if your farm will have employees, or even volunteers, you should learn about related labor laws.
There are many marketing opportunities for urban farmers. Growing food in highly visible and populated areas can attract customers and allow farmers to sell directly to consumers.
