Urban communities thrive on resources. To maintain needed agricultural resources in the city and county of Baltimore, communities are creating opportunities for sustainable, local, and fresh food options. Weekly farmers’ markets, urban food co-ops, and community gardens open and available to the public, bringing a broader and fresher selection of foods into the city and onto the plates of its community members.
Stories
Baltimore organizations offer simple, sustainable options to community gardeners
Organizations throughout Baltimore are helping communities grow – fresh food. The Community Greening Resource Network (CGRN) is just one of many area groups providing gardeners with the resources and knowledge necessary to successfully grow and sustain community gardens. Read more about organizations support of community gardens here.
Baltimore Food Co-op Brings the Food Supply Home
The Baltimore Food Co-op is providing the city with options for food that is not only fresh, but local. Community members and employees are getting on board by shopping local and spreading the word about the benefits local support can offer. Read more about the Baltimore Food Co-op’s role as a local food source for the city.
Local Famers’ Markets Face Challenges, Promote Benefits
For local farmers, financial success is not always easy. Factors such as weather, big business and a bad economy were some of the challenges faced by farmers vending at the Bel Air Farmers’ Market and elsewhere. Read more about the challenges faced and results from the recent season of farmers’ markets in the Baltimore area.
Multimedia
Community Member Talks and Demonstrates Gardening
Watch a slideshow of local community member Mike Harned’s efforts towards growing food at the community garden in Hampden. More
Map of Food Co-ops in Maryland
Check out this map of the food co-ops located in the state of Maryland. Here
Map of Farmers’ Markets in Baltimore City
Check out this map of the farmers’ markets throughout Baltimore City. Here
