Urban Agriculture is a movement towards growing and raising more food within densely populated areas of major cities. Today, about 15% of the world’s food is now grown in urban areas. Since space is limited in big cities, you may have noticed city gardens sprouting up in smaller spaces (like rooftops or apartment balconies). This Urban Agriculture in DC Infographic lists the steps for how to prep your space for gardening, as well as local Washington DC gardening supply stores and meetups where you can meet other locals that are already reaping the benefits of homegrown veggies. It’s been created for DC residents but anyone can put these tips to use.
