Unearthing the Rise of Urban Agriculture in Sacramento: A Green Revolution

In West Sacramento, an urban garden thrives amid dense housing and railroad tracks. The Urban Farm Youth Leadership Development Program, operated by Three Sisters Gardens, engages youth in sustainable farming, growing nutritious produce for food-insecure communities. Alfred Melbourne, founder, emphasizes their mission to donate 80% of crops. Sacramento’s urban agriculture ordinance supports this movement, fostering food access while combatting food insecurity. With recent state investment, urban farms can flourish, enhancing connections between consumers and local farmers, ultimately promoting a healthier, more resilient community beyond merely agriculture.