Tokyo NEO-FARMERS!
Tokyo, Japan · Operator: 東京都農業会議が事務局を担う新規就農者ネットワーク
Overview
A new-farmer network coordinated by the Tokyo Agricultural Council that used the 2018 lease facilitation law to achieve Japan's first new entry into farming via leased productive greenland in 2019.
Citizen participation
A network of residents aiming to start farming in Tokyo who lease productive greenland and connect with urban residents through direct sales and events.
Operating model
New farmers lease productive greenland from owners under the 2018 lease facilitation law, supported by Tokyo's facility subsidies.
Impact
Enables landless urban residents to begin farming by leasing productive greenland, helping secure farmers amid the 2022 problem.
Crops
- vegetables
Scale
都市農地貸借円滑化法を活用した新規就農。2019年には全国初の生産緑地借入れによる新規就農が実現
Sources（2）
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