Urban agriculture is the practice of cultivating, processing, and distributing food within cities and towns, transforming underutilized spaces into productive growing environments. From rooftop gardens and vertical farms to community plots and hydroponic greenhouses, this approach brings food production directly into the urban landscape where most of the world’s population now lives.
The concept matters because cities face mounting pressure to address food security, environmental resilience, and sustainability challenges. By 2026, over 60% of the global population resides in urban areas, yet nearly all their food travels …
What Is Urban Agriculture (and How Does It Work)?
