Advocates for Urban Agriculture (AUA) is a coalition of individuals, organizations and businesses working to support and expand sustainable agriculture in the Chicago area, from home- and community-based growing to market gardens and small farms. To pursue this mission, AUA: 1) Advocates for good urban agriculture policy 2) Shares information, resources, and best practices 3) Connects practitioners, consumers, and projects through a strong network AUA envisions a flourishing food system that promotes urban agriculture in the Chicago area as an integral part of community economic development, food security, environmental sustainability, and overall quality of life for the region, and in which practitioners, organizations, and residents can reap the benefits.
External link for Advocates for Urban Agriculture
P.O. Box 168083
Chicago, Illinois 60616, US
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We are so excited to be in partnership with Pitchfork this summer! We'll be present for all three days of the festival and spreading the word about #urbanagriculture. Come through to have fun and get plugged in!