Horticulture & Specialty Crops
Urban Farm Planning Guide
A planning guide for an urban farm. It helps organizers think through site, soil, water, zoning, and markets before they start. Keep a printed copy handy and fill it in as you work.
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The steps on this page
- Pick a site and check ownership
- Check local zoning and permits
- Test soil for contaminants
- Plan water access
- Choose crops and methods
- Plan markets and customers
- Set up tools and storage
- Review each season
How to use this guide
Follow the steps in order and write down any changes you make. Where your equipment or product has instructions, those come first.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA and eXtension.
For more in this area, see the Crop Calendar. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Farm Succession Planning, and farming farm stories.