Hyper Local Food For All
What is Fleet Farming?
Fleet Farming, a non-profit program under IDEAS For Us, redefines urban spaces by transforming underused lawns into biodiverse, sustainable gardens and edible landscapes. This initiative is committed to boosting local food access and nurturing resilient communities through urban agriculture.
- Mission: Empowering all generations to increase local food accessibility by growing their own food.
- Vision: Building connected, healthy communities and localized food systems that foster harmony with the environment.
Fleet Farming turns residential lawns, school grounds, community centers, and affordable housing spaces into productive edible gardens. Additionally, we offer services to local businesses and individuals through our Community Farming Initiative and Edible Landscapes garden installations, working collectively to create a sustainable food cycle.
The History of Fleet Farming
Founded in 2014 in Orlando, Florida, Fleet Farming was born from a collaborative workshop called The IDEAS Hive, where participants tackled the challenges of conventional, monoculture farming and devised a unique sharecropping model for urban food production. With Orlando’s landscape ordinance allowing 70% of front yards to be dedicated to edible crops, Fleet Farming quickly grew, inspiring communities globally to reimagine food production by using available lawn space.
Early Beginnings
Fleet Farming was built on the hard work and dedication of volunteers, staff, donors, and community members who believed in its mission from day one. From digging in the Florida heat to rallying support, every step forward has been a team effort. What started as a small idea has grown into a movement, thanks to the collective passion of those who made it possible.
Thanks To Our Supporters
