Growing Food in the City
Urban agriculture contributes to our city’s food security and food safety. It increases the total amount of food available to people living in cities. It also allows fresh, high quality vegetables, fruits, and other food products to be grown and produced for urban customers. The pages below include resources for all types of people involved in urban agriculture activities, from urban farming and gardening to raising chickens and bees. Explore each page for additional information and resources.
Urban Farms and Market Gardens
City policy and regulations, hydrant water permits, on-farm food safety, and more.
Community Gardens
Available parcels for lease, tools and education, hydrant water permits, and funding.
Keeping Bees & Supporting Pollinators
Rules, permits, and how to support pollinators.
Keeping Chickens
Rules and permit information.
Composting and Soil Health
How and why to compost, and compost access for community gardens.
School Gardens
Resources for starting and sustaining a school garden.
Hoop Houses and Greenhouses
Guidelines for using hoop houses and greenhouses in Minneapolis.
Home Gardens
Tips, guidelines, and links to useful resources.
Winter Greenhouse
Year-round passive solar greenhouse pilot project
Last updated Nov 18, 2019
