Uncommon Ground Rooftop Farm
Chicago, United States · Operator: Uncommon Ground
Overview
A Chicago rooftop farm that in 2008 became the first certified-organic rooftop farm in the US, growing pesticide-free produce atop an Edgewater restaurant and serving as a site for beekeeping and food education.
Citizen participation
Citizens engage through educational tours, volunteering, workshops, and harvest events, with produce served in the restaurant.
Operating model
Restaurant-attached rooftop farm using home-grown vegetables, herbs, and honey on the menu as a for-profit operation, with education and community engagement.
Impact
Modeled small-scale urban organic farming and local sourcing, providing the community a place to learn about food and the environment.
Crops
- vegetables
- herbs
- fruit
- honey
Scale
Rooftop farm atop the Edgewater restaurant; first certified-organic rooftop farm in the US (MOSA certified, 2008)
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