GrowBoston
GrowBoston is the City of Boston's 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.
Our work 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.
We 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.
GrowBoston provides 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.
Contact
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12 Channel Street
9th FloorBoston, MA 02210 -
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Submit photos of Boston urban agriculture activities to be featured on our social media.
Recent Updates
Recent UpdatesWe are piloting a new project to connect low-income residents and community gardeners for extra seedlings from local farms. We need your help to drive seedlings from local farms to a few gardens in Boston.
GrowBoston is interested in exploring possible models for supporting Boston residents with the care and maintenance of fruit trees on their land. This mini-grant program is intended to provide funds for micro-pilots of such programs in the hopes that GrowBoston can learn from organizations with experience in this area and move towards a more robust investment in this work in the future.
GrowBoston is offering a total of $15,000 for nonprofit organizations to support outreach and community-building events related to urban agriculture. These events must be open to the public and focused on engaging Boston residents in gardening, farming, food forest stewardship, beekeeping, henkeeping, consumption of locally-produced food, or other aspects of urban food production. Events should be planned for spring or summer 2024.
GrowBoston is offering a total of $20,000 for community gardens and food forests to purchase tools, equipment, seeds, seedlings, compost, and other garden supplies for communal use. These supplies must be stored and maintained by the garden organization and made available to all gardeners. The purpose of this grant program is to invest in Boston’s community gardens and food forests and assist residents to grow their own food.
Upcoming Events
Programs, Initiatives, and Funding
GrowBoston Funding Opportunities
These are all of our past, current, and past funding opportunities.
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.
Raised Bed Program
Will construct raised bed gardens and provide gardening education for low income residents over the next three years.
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.
Rodent Management
Learn how to prevent and mitigate rodents in your green space.
Fruiting Trees, Shrubs, and Perennial Plants
An overview, history, and guide to fruiting plants and trees in Boston.
Pests and Diseases
Learn what pests and diseases you might encounter in your Boston growing space and how to manage these issues.
Industrial Agriculture and Climate Change
Our world's climate is changing. Here's the role of agriculture in that change.
Bees in Boston
Take a dive into Boston's Bees with GrowBoston!
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 resourcesGrowBoston's Blog
BlogMeet the Staff
Staff
Meet the Advisory Board
Advisory Board
Contact
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12 Channel Street
9th FloorBoston, MA 02210 -
HOURSWeekdays, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Sign up for more information or email us with your questions and ideas.
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Submit photos of Boston urban agriculture activities to be featured on our social media.
