Our vision:

Grow Pittsburgh envisions the day when growing and eating healthy, local food is commonplace.

Our mission:

to demonstrate, teach and promote responsible urban food production.

We are committed to:

  • Growing Food
    • increasing the amount of affordable healthy food in the Pittsburgh region
    • increasing the amount of land dedicated to sustainable food production
    • increasing food security in low income communities
    • involving school children in the production of healthy food and teaching the value of nutrition
  • Growing Farmers
    • providing hands-on, experiential agriculture training to community residents
    • building a professional network of support for the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh, local produce
    • promoting urban agriculture as an attractive, viable career option
  • Growing Community
    • promoting awareness of fresh local food, nutrition and sustainable living
    • involving community residents in the development of urban farm enterprises
    • developing partnerships with community stakeholders and organizations
    • promoting community empowerment and anti-racist philosophy in every project
    • improving biodiversity and environmental quality of our neighborhoods
  • Growing Capacity
    • developing projects that attract and maintain diverse interests
    • creating a strong and economically sustainable organization
    • providing technical assistance and support to other local farm initiatives
    • maintaining a supportive environment for the local growing community