Urban Farms

Urban farms are farms built inside busy cities. They grow vegetables, fruits, and herbs in places like rooftops, empty lots, and even old buildings. These farms help people get fresh food close to home. They also teach city kids where their food comes from.

Where They Grow

Urban farms pop up in many surprising places. Some are on top of tall buildings, and others are in old parking lots. A few farms grow plants inside warehouses using special lights. They use raised beds, pots, and even hanging baskets. Many urban farms also keep bees and chickens.

Helping Cities

Urban farms give city people fresh and healthy food. Since the food grows nearby, it does not have to travel far in trucks. This saves fuel and keeps the air cleaner. Urban farms also turn empty spaces into green places. Families and neighbors can come together to plant and harvest food.

Fun Facts

• Detroit has hundreds of urban farms on land where old houses used to be.
• Singapore grows some of its food inside tall building farms.
• A single urban farm can feed hundreds of families each year.

Did You Know?

Some urban farms grow food inside old shipping containers using lights instead of sunlight, and they can grow plants all year long.