From urban farming programs to youthful entrepreneurship endeavors, horticultural social enterprises meld diverse agriculture initiatives with a social mission. It is a term that the Social Business editorial team first learned from a recent YouTube video featuring Cultivate London's General Manager, Adrienne Attorp, but it can be used widely.
As city's become more and more condensed and gentrified, there will be more need and desire to create alternative communities that also produce healthy fruit and vegetables. Flowers are also an important part of being on this planet and they are something that these horticultural social enterprises take quite seriously. Whether you like to get your hands dirty in the garden yourself or you simply appreciate a fresh herb, the goal here is to simply live a greener life -- and that means supporting programs that help to create positive social change.
44 Horticultural Social Enterprises
From Urban Farming Programs to Youthful Entrepreneurship:
Social Business Editor — May 27, 2014 — Social Good
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Urban Farming Partnerships
BrightFarms Takes Downtown Gardening to New Levels
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Indoor Reclaimed Farms
The Plant Chicago is a Food Business Incubator
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Farm Fuel Pickup Services
Bootstrap Compost Collects Kitchen Scraps From Homes and Cafes
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Revitalizing Compost Companies
Detroit Dirt Utilizes Unused Pieces of Land for Urban Farms
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Education-Funding Agriculture
Planting Promise is a Business-Oriented Charity in Sierra Leone
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Labor-Oriented Cacoa Production
The Dandelion Chocolate Bars Team Focuses on Employment Standards
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Women-Focused Eco Programs
Backpack Farm is an African-Based Entrepreneurship Supporter
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Online Foodie Marketplaces
FarmersWeb Connects Producers and Buyers in the NY Tri-State Area
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Micro-Farms
Abalimi Bezekhaya is an Example of Bottom-up Entrepreneurship
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Community Produce Narratives
Food Connect Brisbane Invites You to Know More About Your Meal
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Organic Food Fighters
Stonyfield Farms' 'Be a Food Superhero' Campaign Advises Healthy Eating
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Youthful Entrepreneur Projects
'Social Enterprise Africa' Trains Ethical Changemakers
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Online Farming Enterprises (UPDATE)
MyFarm.com Allows You to Control Land Using FarmVille Tactics
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Socially Conscious Vertical Harvesting
VHJH Introduces Efficiency & Job Opportunities
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Mission-Driven Food Distributors
Common Market Works with Local and Sustainable Farming
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Organic Food Delivery Software
Bucky Box Makes It Easier for Businesses and Customers
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Food Desert Distributors
The Corbin Hill Road Farm Supplies Fresh Produce to Those in Need
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Weekly Aquaponic Deliveries
Blacktop Bloom is a Social Enterprise and Urban Farm
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Outdoorsy Art Centers
Stepney City Farm Encompasses a Shop, Food Market, Cafe, Crafts and Animals
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Social Sri Lankan Seasonings
The Spicy Gourmet Supports Small Farmers Through Fair Trade
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Local Food Movements
SPUD.ca and SPUD.com Stock Your Fridge with Organic Groceries
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Job-Training Urban Farms
Cultivate London is a Social Enterprise Growing with Community
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Legal Advice for Farmers
Farm Commons is a Non-Profit Organization with Echoing Green Support
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Holistic Food Experiences
Aya Community Markets is an Organic Nourishment in Dc
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Micro Forestry Startups
KOMAZA Creates Sustainable Economic Opportunities for Farmers in Africa
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Tourist-Attracting Sustainable Infrastructure
Corn Cow Inc. Improves New York's Rural Subsistence
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Cassava Beer
The SABMiller 'Eagle' is the Company's Ghanaian Brew
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Indian Water-Saving Technology
GEWP Allows Farmers to Yield More Crops and Create More Jobs
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Small Farmer Food Products
Equal Exchange Offers Fair Trade Goods Through Long-Term Partnerships
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Labor-Reducing Dairy Farms
Arohana Works in India to Reduce Dependency
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Indian Organic Farming Promotion
Krishi Naturals Works with Farmers to Support Biodiversity
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Self-Sustaining Farms
One Acre Fund Trains Local Farmers on How to Grow Crops Effectively
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Ethical Organic Java Beans
The Stonepound Coffee Company Brings Eco-Friendly Joe to Toronto
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Holistic Farming Companies
Coombe Farm Comprises of Enterprises and Business Partnerships
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Sustainable Agro Advocacy
Agriculture for Impact is an Initiative Calling on European Government
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Green Java Distributors
Sustainable Harvest Coffee Importers Helps Farmers Succeed
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Small Food Economies
Principle Six Emphasizes Farmers and Locally Grown Products
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Youth Ecotherapy Retreats
Jamie's Farm is an Agricultural Recovery Experience for At-Risk Kids
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Organic Food Giveaways
The NYFoods Egg Change Project Fosters the One-for-One Model
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Remote Agriculture Broadcasts
The Smallholders Farmers Rural Radio Supports Communities in Nigeria
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Agricultural Data Collectors
Acopio Does Necessary Work for Coffee Producers in Latin America
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Farm Share Directories
Locally Sourced is an Online Resource Based in Toronto, Canada
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Urban Farm Networks
Fresh City is a Toronto-Based Social Enterprise
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Gen-Alpha Targeted Packaging Designs
Gotham Greens Partners with Sesame Workshop to Promote Greens
AI-Powered Plant Care Systems
Gardyn Studio 2 Pairs Patented Hybriponics, Optimized LEDs & AI
Global Social Impact Initiatives
Reckitt Expands Its Catalyst Program in the US
Container Workplace Complexes
Agrosemillas Offices by Impepinable Studio Reuse Shipping Containers
Small Space Hydroponic Systems
The Aerospring Pinch Hydroponic System Has a Vertical Construction
Landscaping Border Exploration Proojects
International Garden Festival Presents Stunning Projects
Agricultural Living Sensor Technologies
InnerPlant is an Agricultural Biotechnology Platform
Thoughtful Kindargarten Designs
Urbanitree's African Flow Kindergarten is Impactful
Farming-Inspired Cocktail Menus
Agri/Culture by Little Red Door Explores Agricultural Methods
Urban Ecological Design Projects
Henning Larsen Designs Bidadari Park in Singapore
Greenhouse Office Pavilions
Office for Roundtable + JXY Studio Create Multifunctional Office
Renewed Urban Rooftops
The Heineken Seoul Rooftop Turns Unused Rooftops into Community Spaces
Social-First Local Shopping Schemes
Shop Local by Tiktok Shop Makes Homegrown Goods Accessible
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Adaptive Robotic Harvesting Systems
Osaka Metropolitan University Unveiled Edge IoT Harvester
Expansive Social Good-Focused Partnerships
Hyundai is Committed to Community Wellbeing
Cannabis Enthusiast-Friendy Retreats
ILGM x Leafly Launch a First-of-Its-Kind Home Grow Tour
Packaged Microgreens Expansions
80 Acres Farms Promotes Healthy Eating with Expanded Distribution
Biophilic Workplace Designs
Mangrove Garden Office by Bean Buro Reimagines Corporate Spaces
Agriculturally Inspired Art Projects
Almudena Romero is Working on the Farming Photographs Project
Advanced Indoor Farming Solutions
Just Vertical and NuLeaf Farms Address Food Insecurity
Eco Living Vertical Towers
The Eden Rise Vertical Eco Living Community Integrates Food Production
Agriculture-Focused IoT Networks
Emergent Connext Joined Forces with Microsoft's Airband & Cal.net
Veggie-Infused Snack Products
These New Happy Orchard Products from Rich's are Functional
Architectural Community Spaces
The Street Clubhouse Forms Social Connection Through Open Design
Refreshing Adaptogenic Spritzes
Social Spritz is a Light, Lively Drink for Daytime Consumption
Social Sports Pavilions
Good City Studio Transforms a Power Plant into Ballers Sports Venue
Nature-Inspired Artful Garden Installations
Zaha Hadid Architects Designs the Henderson Art Garden
Workplace-Inspired Salad Campaigns
BrightFarms Launches the Salad Freaks in the Workplace Campaign
Cultivated Meat Commercialization Initiatives
Meatable & TruMeat Embrace Commercialization Efforts
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
University Startup Accelerators
UC Davis Launches Life Science Venture Program With Funding
Adaptive Community Hubs
Spaced Agency Designs a Space Supporting Small Businesses and Culture
Food Insecurity-Targeting Community Initiatives
Coordinated Care Focuses on Food Advocacy
Connecting Community Centers
UTT Empower Soweto is a Multipurpose Hub Joining Residents and Nature
Ambitious Urban Revitalization Proposals
Yujin Cao & Xiaofan Ye Design the Brooklyn Dairy Project
Smart Spirulina Farming Facilities
This Edible Algae Cultivation Facility is in California
Botanically Inspired Fashion Lines
Burberry x Highgrove Mix Fashion & Environmental Stewardship
Living Landscape Homes
Hedge and Arbour House by Studio Bright Merges Garden and Architecture
Live Gardening-Focused Virtual Events
Great American Media Partners with Gardenuity
Impactful Gaming Experiences
Humanity Games Combines Retro Gameplay With Real-World Lessons
Social Habit Trackers
Habiterie Combines Habit Tracking and Goal Setting in a Social App
Automated Commercial Kitchen Gardens
Instafarm Lets Restaurants Grow Their Own Ingredients
Ecosystem Restoration Platforms
Green Wedge Helps You Reduce Carbon Footprint Through Restoration
AI-Driven Food Security Solutions
Agroz is Expanding to New Geographical Regions
Eco-Focused Family Housing
Rewild Homes Moves Environmental Design into Realistic Living
Science-Backed Youth Sports Programs
Sportball Systems Inc. is Expanding to India
Eco-Friendly Self-Care Community Centers
Space Available Creates the Self Care Community Center
Social-Focused Childrens Games
Dragon Snacks Games' 'Solar Punk' Will Act as a Social Hub
Parent-to-Parent Marketplaces
Blossoms Helps Families Exchange Gently Used Children's Clothing
Housing Collective Projects
La Comunidad Habitacional by Cierto Estudio Forms Shared Urban Spaces
Collaboration Prepackaged Plant-Based Foods
Gosh! and Urban Eat Partnered for Plant-Based fare
Adult Autism-Focused Partnerships
Bionic Bloom & the Neurodivergent Empowerment Institute Partner
Community-Centered Dining Experiences
Joyous Enriches Seniors' Lives Through Food & Experiences
Marketing Firm Innovation Hubs
Stagwell is Gearing Up to Open Its New Headquarters in Singapore
Tree-Planting Retail Initiatives
Albertsons Companies and Browne Family Vineyard Partner
Parisian Social Housing Projects
PietriArchitectes Built 34 Units for Social Housing
Community Event Hubs
Annex House is a First-of-Its-Kind Physical Gathering Space from Usal Project
All-Hours Micro Markets
Healthy Smart Mart is Enticing Entrepreneurs with Its New Model
Community Wellness Centres
The Apple House by Okra Supports Nature Based Learning
Revitalized Cultural Park Projects
Turenscape Masterfully Elevates the Huaiyang Fuxi Cultural Park
Wellness Dining Experiences
CRISP & GREEN Combines Fitness Events With Healthy Meals
Playful Learning Villages
Kinder Rain Kindergarten Creates a Garden Based Learning Environment
Adaptive Community Spaces
The Spark of Hudson Transforms an Industrial Site into a Shared Space
Regenerative Organic Matcha Products
Wild Orchard Debuts at Sprouts Farmers Market
Community-Centered Rooftop Events
Heineken's Rooftop Revival Turned Building Tops into Social Hubs
Sustainability-Focused International Strategies
Haier Group Expands Sustainable Ecosystems
Flexible Catering Formats
Build Your Own Sweetgreen Bar Brings Customization to Group Occasions
Skylit Belgian Residences
The He Winter Garden Home Blends Indoor Greenery with Elegant Living
Seasonal Social Good Sandwiches
Urban Eat and Teenage Cancer Trust Partnered for the Holidays
Social Networking Hubs
Internet Social Café Lets Users Explore Cafés and Build Online Connections
Multifaceted Cultural Destinations
Hale Muskoka Represents an Ambitious New Cultural Development
Underutilized Property Revitalization Projects
Thrive Living Focuses on Underutilized Properties
Urban Climate Solutions
Climate Tech Cities Connects Climate Professionals with Resources & Events
Black-Owned Cannabis Business Accelerators
The Gotham Growth Project Supports Black Businesses
Design-Forward Hybrid Spaces
Blanchette archi.design Envisioned Bistro Siège Social & Café Social
Human-First Marketing Agencies
Alev Digital Prioritizes Human Creativity Over AI-Generated Content
Revived Heritage Courtyards
Savarin Project Revitalizes Prague's Historic Center with Terraces
Sustainability-Focused Cultivated Meat Partnerships
Meatable Announces Its Plans to Collaborate
Embedded Safety Networks
‘Ask for Angela’ Builds Retail-Based Support Systems Across Toronto
Supportive Investment Initiatives
The Branded Agency Debuted a New Investment Arm — Snail Ventures
Lush Garden Housing Designs
Monadnock Unveils Vibrant Volante Social Housing in the Netherlands
Urban Food Ecosystems
This Living Sphere Presents a Self Contained Food Production System
Community Experience Hubs
Gradual Brings Events, Content, and Conversations Into One Platform
Modern Urban Placemaking Projects
Min Design Spotlights Two of Its New Urban Projects
business-focused cannabis collectives
Arcana Collective represents a new business venture
Culinary Research Landmarks
The Gastronomy Open Ecosystem Unites Education and Innovation
Urban Roofscape Projects
Groundscaper's Central Yards Transforms Rooftop Lanes into a Development
Nourishing Community-Focused Initiatives
Fresh Thyme Market Expands Efforts During the Holidays
Compact Civic Workspaces
The Stroud Green Housing Centre Creates a Modest Community Hub
Digital Philosophy Networks
Belief.garden Helps You Map, Share, and Discuss Personal Beliefs
Ball Game-Promoting Urban Initiatives
London Sport and Saatchi & Saatchi Run 'More Ball Games'
Sustainable Coffee Ventures
Staten Island Partners with the Eco-Friendly Coffee Brand
Family-Operated Organic Brands
Olivia's Organics Boasts Greens, Vegetables & Fruit Products
Canadian Entrepreneur-Focused Marketplaces
Futurpreneur Marketplace Emerges as a Timely Initiative
Generational Wellness Campaigns
Sports Research Evolved Its Marketing into a Cultural Movement
Sustainable Growth Systems
TreeSoil 3d-Printed Bricks Support Young Trees in Changing Climates
Branded Social Impact Initiatives
Youth To The People Unveils the Community To The People Program
Slow Living-Focused Campaigns
The TurfMutt Foundation Frames Yards & Parks as Sanctuaries
Urban Greening Platforms
Urban Green Helps You Adopt Plants and Make Your City More Sustainable
Video-Promoted Urban Transformation Initiatives
Renewing Shanghai is a Video Documentary Series
Community-Rooted Boutique Hotels
SOIL Nihonbashi Hotel by Staple Blends Greenery with Local Life
Tree-Planting Drink Campaigns
The Human Bean links beverage sales to global reforestation efforts
Pharmaceutical-Grade Cannabis Companies
Green Revolution Highlights Its Operational Efficiency
Creative Community Platforms
Folks Creates A Space For Product Makers To Share Ideas And Connect
Crunchy Greens Salad Mixes
Olivia’s Organics Greenhouse Grown Comes in Two Varieties
Fully-Automated Greenhouse Trolleys
The eternal.ag Trolley is Engineered for Optimal Safety
Nature Integrated Offices
Bochum Office Embeds Gardens and Felt Paths to Enhance Well‑being
Textile Greenhouse Installations
Farm Greenhouse Quilt Wraps a Structure in Hand-Sewn Patchwork
Grass-Roots Golf Gatherings
HEAD Golf and Links Social Tour Bring Style to Toronto Invitational
California Produce Expansion Programs
California Grown Cucumber Program is Freshness-Focused
Hybrid Retail Studios
The Shop by Gantri Organizes Gallery, Workspace, and Gathering Areas
Agricultural Support Projects
Julius Meinl and Fairtrade Organizations Support Farmers in India
Fruit Tree Edible Neighbourhoods
The Rijnvliet Project Integrates Food Growing into Community Life
Weed Management Systems
University of Copenhagen Scientists Propose Crop Pigmentation
Food-Centric Communities
CERES Designs Housing With Integrated Food and Dining Spaces
Foldable Greenhouse Kitchens
Your Greenhouse is Your Kitchen Transforms into a Community Space
Urban Greening Infrastructure
GreenPublic Connects Communities With Cities for Tree Planting
University-Led Food Research Projects
Breda University Launches a Multi-Year Study
Grassroots Recreational Initiatives
FCC Hoops is Now the Full Court Sports Club
Sizable Urban Regeneration Projects
Nikken Sekkei Tackles a Mixed-Use Complex in Osaka
Creative Networking Tools
Designer Hikes Builds Community By Connecting Designers Outdoors
Cultivated Beef Solutions
Evergreen Select Rebrands Omeat To Stabilize Supply
Complimentary Community Career Studios
Specialty Food Association Establishes a New Support Center
Expert-Driven Health Education Initiatives
NaturalHealth365 Programs Emphasizes Accessibility
Community Engagement Platforms
Tchop Enables Businesses To Build And Own Online Communities
Casual Baking Class Concepts
The Baking Social Makes Baking Fun, Social and Accessible
Farm-Like Courtyard Housing
The Erven Housing Forms a Timber Courtyard Space in the Netherlands
Agriculture-Focused Summit Competitions
The Grow-NY Program Will Distribute 3 Million in Funding
Franchise Business-Friendly Programs
Art of Franchising Strengthens Sector in the Philippines
Housing Innovation Symposiums
The Boston Society for Architecture Focuses on the Future of Housing
Cultural Travel Stays
Connect With Local Families Abroad Through Adventure Homestay
Reimagined Civic Gardens
The Union Terrace Gardens Redevelopment Restores Aberdeen’s Main Parkland
Green Career Marketplaces
Find Environmental Roles Easily With Environmental Job Boards Platform
Fermented Vegetable Meat Alternatives
GRUBBY and Symplicity Collaborated on Limited-Edition Dishes
Inclusive Learning Campuses
The Swan Hill Specialist School Fosters Supportive Educational Spaces
Garden Management Tools
Veggie Stats Helps Users Track And Optimize Vegetable Garden Tasks
Proprietary Germination Technologies
The Ubiquity Sprouting Corporation Announced a New System
Collaborative Plant Managers
HortusFox Helps Users Manage and Track Home Plants Collaboratively
Compact Autonomous Farms
Canopii Unveils the Official Canopii Robotic Greenhouse