Urban Farm DB

About this site

Purpose

We collect research, practices and case studies of citizen-driven urban farms worldwide, providing data that operators, real-estate companies and owners, and existing players can use to develop their own ventures.

What we cover

Citizen-participatory 'farming activities' that use urban space — building rooftops, interiors, and the gaps in and around buildings — including community gardens, rooftop farms and vacant-lot use.

What we exclude

Agritech, vertical farming / plant factories, ag-startups and biotech — efforts focused on technology and commercial production rather than citizen participation.

Themes we prioritise

DIY farm-building, organic resource circulation, composting, food loss, food education for children, and links to elderly care and welfare.

About the data

Compiled from public information, official sites and peer-reviewed research. We strive for accuracy — please let us know of any errors or cases to add.

Privacy & cookies

We may use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how the site is used and improve it. Visitors from the EU, EEA, UK or Switzerland are asked for consent before analytics cookies are set; you can still browse the site if you decline. Personal data you provide for membership or contact is used only to deliver those services. See our Privacy Policy for details.

Operator

This site is planned and run independently by Yasutaka Kaneda, who continues the daily research, data curation and development with the aim of building a public database useful to everyone involved in citizen-driven urban farming. Operator details and contact information are listed on the legal notice page.

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