GrowBoston
GrowBoston is the City of Boston's new Office of Urban Agriculture.
GrowBoston's goal is to increase food production and support local food producers in Boston, including gardeners, farmers, beekeepers, and more.
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Recent Updates
Recent UpdatesAs new offices within the City of Boston, the Office of Food Justice (OFJ) and GrowBoston: Office of Urban Agriculture want to ensure that we have the biggest impact we can on building food justice in Boston--in partnership with residents, community groups, food producers, and other governmental agencies. We have identified four major goals that will allow our work to have a bigger collective impact on the food system.
Upcoming Events
GrowBoston's Blog
BlogPrograms and Initiatives
GrowBoston and Office of Food Justice Strategic Goals
2023-2026
Building a just, equitable, resilient, and sustainable food system in Boston.
Grassroots and Open Space Development
The Grassroots Program supports the development of community gardens and other open spaces.
Boston Urban Agriculture Strategy
Learn more about how GrowBoston seeks to strengthen its efforts to tackle food insecurity and climate resiliency by promoting and expanding urban agriculture.
Resources
Community Garden and Urban Farm Directory
Find a community garden or urban farm in your neighborhood!
Learn to Garden
Learn to garden with these educational programs compiled by GrowBoston
Gardening Tip Sheets
GrowBoston offers guides to help you reach the next level in gardening.
Bees in Boston
Take a dive into Boston's Bees with GrowBoston!
Rodent Management
Learn how to prevent and mitigate rodents in your green space.
Urban Farming in Boston
Learn more about how GrowBoston supports farming in Boston.
Professional Development for Farmers
Improve your farming skills with these professional development programs and resources compiled by GrowBoston.
Additional Resources for gardens and farms
Additional resourcesAbout Our Office
GrowBoston builds on the long-term work of the Mayor’s Office of Housing (MOH). MOH, through the Grassroots Program, has been supporting the development of. community gardens, urban farms, food forests, and other open spaces through land disposition and capital funding for more than 25 years.
GrowBoston will be working to increase community gardens, urban farms, and other food-growing spaces throughout Boston. We will support the implementation of innovative food production strategies, such as rooftop growing, vertical growing, and hydroponics.
We provide technical help to prospective and existing gardens and farms. Our team develops educational and other food production resources for gardeners, farmers, and residents. We partner with sister agencies to leverage public facilities to increase food production. We also coordinate with other City departments to make food production more accessible in Boston.
Meet the Advisory Board
Advisory Board





