# Urban Agriculture City Dwellers Turn to Growing Their Own Organic Produce By Christina Butty | Published 2009-03-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-agriculture-old-mcdonald-had-a-high-rise References: [ryerson](http://www.ryerson.ca/carrotcity/) While we usually think of farming as something that happens in the countryside, many city slickers are starting to grow their own food. As the race for space, and the debate over organic food rages on, these ideas are becoming increasingly incorporated into the [urban landscape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-green). Ideas for [rooftops and gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/central-yards) are numerous, including [bee keeping, chicken coops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatching-time), and even rice patties along with the usual fruits and vegetables. These gardens can be found in local backyards, but also on the rooftops of many high end restaurants. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Urban Farming:** Opportunity for businesses to develop innovative techniques for growing organic produce in urban areas. - **Rooftop Gardening:** Potential for businesses to create rooftop gardens and utilize unused space in cities for agriculture. - **Sustainable Food Systems:** Opportunity to create innovative solutions for producing organic food within urban environments. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Agriculture:** Opportunity for farmers and agricultural businesses to explore urban farming techniques and expand their market. - **Hospitality:** Restaurants and hotels can incorporate rooftop gardens to grow fresh produce and enhance their sustainability initiatives. - **Green Technology:** Opportunity for businesses to develop technologies and systems that support urban agriculture and sustainable food systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Urban Food Ecosystems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-sphere.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetment-vegetable-cultivator.md) - [Modern Indoor Farm Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-farm-stand.md) - [Automated Commercial Kitchen Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instafarm.md) - [Minimalist Indoor Gardening Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balconyfarm-pot.md) - [Fruit Tree Edible Neighbourhoods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rijnvliet.md) - [Expansive Local Vertical Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onefarm-vertical-farm.md) - [Haute Hydroponic Gardening Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-smart-farm.md) - [In-House Gardening Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-home-gardening.md)