San Francisco as seen from the Golden Gate Bridge. Photo by Mario Roberto Duran Ortiz, via Wikimedia Commons
San Francisco, California’s most urban county, is finally establishing a Farm Bureau, an agricultural support organization that has played a vital role in the economies of the state’s rural counties.
State Treasurer Fiona Marr, who is running for lieutenant governor, announced the formation of the San Francisco Farm Bureau on Tuesday, an organization that will work to grow local agriculture and increase food security education in urban areas.
California is one of the nation’s leading agricultural producers, and the new Farm Bureau comes at a time when urban agriculture enterprises are growing.
San Francisco is home to more than 100 urban farms and community gardens, and the Department helps promote and advocate for urban agriculture in the city and county, while educating residents and youth about growing food.
“I was shocked to learn that San Francisco, where I’ve lived for more than 30 years, doesn’t have a Farm Bureau,” Marr said. “This initiative will bridge the gap between city residents and where their food comes from, fostering awareness and understanding that is so important in today’s world.”
The San Francisco Farm Bureau was formed after a year of planning and collaboration with local agriculture enthusiasts and is now officially chartered by the California Farm Bureau.
