DOEE's Office of urban Agriculture works with the DC Food Policy Council, sister agencies, the University of the District of Columbia, farmers, and community members to support urban agriculture, increase access to fresh healthy produce, empower communities, and create green jobs.
Programs
The following programs work to increase food production in the District while supporting a more sustainable, equitable, and resilient food system.
Urban Farm Tax Abatement
The District offers up to a 90% property tax abatement for landowners whose private property is actively used as an urban farm. Learn More>>
Speacialty Crop Block Grant
DOEE administers funding from the USDA to provide subawards to innovate research proposals that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in the District. Learn More>>
Infrastructure & Operations Grant
This grant increases urban agriculture in the District by providing infrastructure and operations support for urban farms. Learn More>>Urban Farm Land Lease
District-owned parcels for lease to private entities to facilitate urban farming on public land in the District. Learn More>>
Rooting DC is a FREE, day-long urban gardening forum that provides education about urban agriculture & food systems. Learn more>>
Urban Agriculture advances the Sustainable DC 2.0 goals and actions:
- Adding 20 additional acres of land into cultivation for growing food by 2032
- Developing food producing landscaping on 5 acres of District public spaces throughout all 8 wards
- Developing and supporting school gardens and garden based food systems
- Education to engage DCPS and charter school students
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