Downtown Tampa’s Urban Farming Flourishes Under Homegrown Hillsborough Initiative
The County remains dedicated to nurturing initiatives and innovators that cultivate not just crops, but a healthier, sustainable future for all its residents.
By Elizabeth Johanson
Hoodline
Dec 15, 2025
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With cities increasingly turning towards sustainability, Hillsborough County is on the map for its burgeoning urban farming scene, particularly in downtown Tampa. The county’s Homegrown Hillsborough initiative has been instrumental in supporting this green wave, leveraging partnerships and educational programs to anchor a resilient local food system. At their latest Homegrown Hillsborough Annual Conference, which brought together a diverse group of more than 150 participants, the future of food in the area was the hot topic on the table.
One of the conference’s standout moments was a tour of Meacham Urban Farm, a vibrant two-acre farm nestled amid the urban sprawl, serving as a vital source of fresh produce to nearby public housing residents. Since the last count, the farm store has extended its hours, demonstrating significant growth now open five days a week and it even accepts EBT/SNAP payments to enable greater access to nutritious food for residents of varying income levels.
Source: https://cityfarmer.info/downtown-tampas-urban-farming-flourishes-under-homegrown-hillsborough-initiative/
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