The City Council approved a lease agreement with Homer Farms, Inc. for the use of 22,650 square feet of City-owned land at the northeast corner of 27th and Belmont Avenues for a containerized vertical farm pilot program. The project aims to cultivate crops with 20% of the produce distributed to residents through social service organizations. The lease term is one year, with two one-year extension options, and includes an annual rent of $20,400.
This initiative supports urban agriculture, promoting sustainable food systems and benefiting the community with accessible fresh produce.