We are a coalition of urban farms, community and school gardens, individuals and businesses working to support and expand sustainable agriculture in the Chicago region.

We achieve this mission through four core pillars:

Educate

We educate and train agriculture practitioners throughout the Chicago region.

Endorse

We endorse good practices for urban growing operations of all types and sizes

Connect

We connect growers, consumers, and resources through an active coalition.

Advocate

We advocate for policies that allow urban agriculture to thrive.
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Grown In Chicago

We are a coalition of urban farms, community and school gardens, individuals and businesses working to support and expand sustainable agriculture in the Chicago region.
Funding Opportunities for Growers and Food System Work
Check here for the latest opportunities in grants and funding for urban agriculture projects in Chicago.

Soil Testing Program

This pilot soil testing program is designed for farms and market gardens on the South and West side of Chicago (or Cook County) who are primarily led by Black, Brown, and Indigenous people, LGBTQ+, women, veterans, and/or are disabled led/focused.