Urban Agriculture Program
The citywide Urban Agriculture Program is an interagency program that supports and supplies the infrastructure for community members to steward our urban green spaces, on both public and private land. We believe that the act of growing food, flowers or animals in a city builds community, educates an urban public about the ecosystem and food system around them, connects people to nature, and encourages an active citizenry who believes in stewarding our green spaces.
The Urban Agriculture Program supports urban agriculture enthusiasts in a number of ways. Physical resources can be found through the Urban Ag Resource Centers, Semiannual Plant Giveaways, and Technical Assistance. Educational opportunities are offered once a month on topics related to urban agriculture (see “News, Events, and Reports” for more information). Finally, the program coordinator supports projects across city agencies and inter-agency cooperation, promotes urban agriculture policies and provides information.
Subscribe to our Program Newsletter to receive SF Rec & Park Urban Agriculture and Community Garden news, including highlights from the field, upcoming events, gardening tips, and workshops.
Free Garden Resource Giveaway Events
The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department’s Urban Agriculture Program provides free materials for the backyard gardener, community gardener, or urban farmer through scheduled giveaway events. Go to our Urban Agriculture Resources page to learn more about our upcoming events!
Free Compost : Date & Time : Tuesdays April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, September 8, October 13. Events start when the compost arrives around sunrise and ends at sundown, while supplies last. If there are any leftover, it will be available the following day.
Location : Sunset Circle Parking Lot of Lake Merced (Sunset Boulevard & Lake Merced Boulevard) GOOGLE MAPS and APPLE MAPS
This is a self-serve unstaffed, compost ONLY event. 5-bucket limit per person, no commercial use. There will not be any mulch, seeds plant starts or a Master Gardeners advice table. Please bring your own shovels and containers.
Sign up to receive email announcements for compost giveaways and other events where SF Recreation & Parks Department provides gardening materials and education HERE .
Free Seeds, Plant Starts and Gardening Advice from the UC Master Gardeners: Time : 10:00am to 1:00pm Dates & Location :
- May 16 - In Chan Kaajal Community Garden (17th St & Shotwell St) Google Maps and Apple Maps
- June 20 - Page Street Community Garden (438 Page St) Google Maps and Apple Maps
- August 22 - Geneva Community Garden (698 Delano Ave) Google Maps and Apple Maps
- September 19 - Raymond Kimbell Park (1901 Geary Blvd) Google Maps and Apple Maps
- November 7 - Visitacion Valley Agricultural Lot (500 Campbell Ave) Google Maps and Apple Maps
****There will be no compost or mulch at these events.