NY State Department of Agriculture Announces $800,000 Awarded to Urban Farms and Community Gardens Across the State

Funding was awarded to 35 urban farms and community gardens across the state for projects focusing on food production, food safety, and food distribution while creating a lasting impact on local food resiliency.

Press Release
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
May 2023

State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced that $800,000 has been awarded to 35 organizations across the state through the Urban Farms and Community Gardens Grant Program. Funding for the program, which is designed to support community growing spaces and recognize their impact on local food resiliency, was included in the FY 2023 Enacted Budget and is a part of Governor Hochul’s 2023 State of the State commitment to making local food more accessible to all New Yorkers.

Commissioner Ball said, “Community gardens and urban farms are critical players in ensuring we have a strong, flexible, and streamlined local food supply chain. From rooftop farming to neighborhood gardens, these spaces are often based in the communities they serve and can respond directly to the unique needs and aspirations of their residents. The Urban Farms and Community Gardens Grant Program provides community growers the support they need to continue giving our underserved communities greater access to nutritious, farm-fresh food.”

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