São Paulo Hortelões Urbanos (Urban Horticulturists)
São Paulo, Brazil · Operator: Hortelões Urbanos Network
Overview
Urban horticulturists network promoting food autonomy and agroecology. São Paulo's 2020 survey identified 735 agricultural units, 104 urban gardens, and 170 institutional gardens. Gardens on public and private land strengthen community participation and land stewardship.
Citizen participation
Citizen-driven food autonomy and agroecology education
Operating model
Organic farming, agroecology, and food sovereignty
Impact
Food autonomy, agroecological awareness, community cohesion, and urban sustainability
Land tenure
Land matching programs and temporary use agreements on public/private land
Crops
- vegetables
- fruits
- leafy greens
Scale
Multiple gardens across São Paulo city; 735 agricultural units identified in 2020 survey
Sources（2）
This entry is compiled from the public sources, official sites and research below.
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