Edmonston, maryland: achieving near-zero

The Town of Edmonston, Maryland was awarded a $279,030 cooperative agreement from the US Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service to support activities aligned with the Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production federal grant program. The award period is from April 2023 through March 2025.

Under this cooperative agreement, the Town of Edmonston is expected to undertake efforts to encourage and promote urban and emerging agricultural practices within the community. In line with the goals of the Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production program, the town will likely support initiatives such as community gardens and farms located in urban areas, as well as innovative production methods like rooftop farms, outdoor vertical production, and green walls. The two-year period and funding amount suggest the town will develop and operate one or more pilot projects focused on local food production utilizing non-traditional agricultural approaches.