Urban Ag Production

Urban Agribusiness / Urban Ag Community / Urban Ag in Ohio

URBAN AG production: What, how, where, WHY

Many people are involved in urban ag production, based on multiple interests in what, where, how, and why they are in production.

What: fresh and value-added food, environmental horticulture, ag- and nature-based tourism experiences, forestry, fiber, and fuel

Where and How: Urban ag production happens in outdoor and indoor environments that are in Ohio's metropolitan areas and often flow through Ohio's urban, suburban, and rural communities. People are involved with urban ag production at home, schools, community spaces, and business locations.

Why: Multiple motivations influence producers, including economic, health, community, enviornmental, and social interests. Some produce primarily for personal and family reasons, while others build for-profit business enterprises, and others enage with schools for workforce development, community gardens in support of neighborhoods, and nonprofit organizations for social and public benefits. Regardless of the priamry motivation, all production plans benefit from a focus on environmental and financial sustainaibility.

urban ag resouRCES BASED ON WHAT IS PRODUCED
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