Deciding to grow some of your own nutritious food is a statement to yourself that, “Yes, I matter and I am worth it.” Congratulations on reclaiming your ancestral right to belong to the land and to have agency over your own health.
Soil and plant nutrient testing laboratory.
Soil and plant nutrient testing laboratory.
Soil and plant nutrient testing laboratory.
Urban agriculture is a broad topic with a range of issues. Here, the focus is on how farmers get and hold land for commercial farming in urban areas.
A Guide for Updating Your Community’s Laws to Support Healthy Food Production and Access.
Browse the database at the Healthy Food Policy Project
Local Food Systems: The Role of Municipal Governments
If you are an individual or other non-federal entity interested in applying, applications for specialty crop projects must be submitted to the appropriate state department of agriculture to be considered for funding.
Find out information and how to apply for the Food Ventures Grant Program.
Find out information and how to apply for the Urban Agriculture Program.
A strategic guide for effective state budget advocacy—detailing how to influence line‑item appropriations, coordinate with legislative champions, and shape the fiscal narrative to secure local food system investments.
