What we do

Programs

Four pillars working together to grow a more equitable, resilient local food system — explored in depth, from the grocery shelf to the schoolyard, the farmland to the front yard.

Food Access Fundraising Land Access & Management Community Education

Pillar 01

Food Access

At Urban Prairie Agriculture, we're building new pathways to fresh, local food — because right now, they barely exist. Outside of farmers markets, there are few options for people to buy and access local foods. Large-scale distributors dominate the shelves, and affordable access is a challenge. We're changing that.

A local foods grocery store offering products from dozens of small, regional producers — most in Weber County.
A 24/7 mutual aid fridge and pantry stocked with fresh produce and staples, in partnership with Weber Fridge.
Custom local food orders delivered from farms straight to chefs, restaurants, and tables.
SNAP/EBT and Double Up Food Bucks accepted, making fresh food affordable to disadvantaged groups.

Food shouldn't be hard to find or hard to afford. We're growing a system that focuses on people.

Pillar 02

Fundraising

In local food systems, fundraising isn't just about money — it's about collaboration, shared effort, and building trust. Our fundraising happens in layers.

Volunteer- and community-powered projects: neighbors lending a hand, growers sharing resources.
Collaborative work with multiple organizations on food security, land access, and climate resilience.
Grants, specialized loans, and mission-aligned partnerships fund infrastructure, staffing, and long-term growth.
Local knowledge and collective strength keep efforts rooted in the real needs of the region.

Sustainable food systems are only possible when the community builds them together — because everyone eats.

Pillar 03

Land Access & Management

As Utah grows, farmland is shrinking. Urban sprawl pushes into agricultural spaces, making it harder for under-privileged farmers to find affordable land or build a future on it. We're rethinking how land is shared, preserved, and used.

Agricultural conservation easement programs that keep land in food production for generations.
Agrihoods — neighborhoods where people live alongside the farms that feed them.
Low-cost leases for highly skilled, underprivileged farmers to launch independent farm businesses.
Built-in clientele in the neighborhood, restoring connection and resilience to the food system.

Access to land shouldn't be a barrier — it should be a beginning.

Pillar 04

Community Education

We believe food education should start in the soil and grow from there. We work with schools, universities, and public institutions to create hands-on learning for people of all ages.

A 7-acre, on-site working farm at Greenwood Charter Academy where students plant, harvest, and care for the land.
Agriculture-focused lessons with Ogden School District and ongoing classroom farm support.
Partnerships with USU Extension and Weber State's SPARC program for deeper student work in sustainable food systems.
Public farm workshops on gardening, composting, food justice, and community healing.
Work with state and city organizations to educate leaders on equitable, sustainable food systems.

From preschool to policy, we're growing a more informed, connected, food-literate future.