From urban farming programs to youthful entrepreneurship endeavors, horticultural social enterprises meld diverse agriculture initiatives with a social mission. It is a term that the Social Business editorial team first learned from a recent YouTube video featuring Cultivate London's General Manager, Adrienne Attorp, but it can be used widely.
As city's become more and more condensed and gentrified, there will be more need and desire to create alternative communities that also produce healthy fruit and vegetables. Flowers are also an important part of being on this planet and they are something that these horticultural social enterprises take quite seriously. Whether you like to get your hands dirty in the garden yourself or you simply appreciate a fresh herb, the goal here is to simply live a greener life -- and that means supporting programs that help to create positive social change.
44 Horticultural Social Enterprises
From Urban Farming Programs to Youthful Entrepreneurship:
Social Business Editor — May 27, 2014 — Social Good
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Urban Farming Partnerships
BrightFarms Takes Downtown Gardening to New Levels
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Indoor Reclaimed Farms
The Plant Chicago is a Food Business Incubator
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Farm Fuel Pickup Services
Bootstrap Compost Collects Kitchen Scraps From Homes and Cafes
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Revitalizing Compost Companies
Detroit Dirt Utilizes Unused Pieces of Land for Urban Farms
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Education-Funding Agriculture
Planting Promise is a Business-Oriented Charity in Sierra Leone
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Labor-Oriented Cacoa Production
The Dandelion Chocolate Bars Team Focuses on Employment Standards
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Women-Focused Eco Programs
Backpack Farm is an African-Based Entrepreneurship Supporter
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Online Foodie Marketplaces
FarmersWeb Connects Producers and Buyers in the NY Tri-State Area
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Micro-Farms
Abalimi Bezekhaya is an Example of Bottom-up Entrepreneurship
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Community Produce Narratives
Food Connect Brisbane Invites You to Know More About Your Meal
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Organic Food Fighters
Stonyfield Farms' 'Be a Food Superhero' Campaign Advises Healthy Eating
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Youthful Entrepreneur Projects
'Social Enterprise Africa' Trains Ethical Changemakers
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Online Farming Enterprises (UPDATE)
MyFarm.com Allows You to Control Land Using FarmVille Tactics
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Socially Conscious Vertical Harvesting
VHJH Introduces Efficiency & Job Opportunities
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Mission-Driven Food Distributors
Common Market Works with Local and Sustainable Farming
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Organic Food Delivery Software
Bucky Box Makes It Easier for Businesses and Customers
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Food Desert Distributors
The Corbin Hill Road Farm Supplies Fresh Produce to Those in Need
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Weekly Aquaponic Deliveries
Blacktop Bloom is a Social Enterprise and Urban Farm
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Outdoorsy Art Centers
Stepney City Farm Encompasses a Shop, Food Market, Cafe, Crafts and Animals
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Social Sri Lankan Seasonings
The Spicy Gourmet Supports Small Farmers Through Fair Trade
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Local Food Movements
SPUD.ca and SPUD.com Stock Your Fridge with Organic Groceries
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Job-Training Urban Farms
Cultivate London is a Social Enterprise Growing with Community
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Legal Advice for Farmers
Farm Commons is a Non-Profit Organization with Echoing Green Support
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Holistic Food Experiences
Aya Community Markets is an Organic Nourishment in Dc
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Micro Forestry Startups
KOMAZA Creates Sustainable Economic Opportunities for Farmers in Africa
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Tourist-Attracting Sustainable Infrastructure
Corn Cow Inc. Improves New York's Rural Subsistence
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Cassava Beer
The SABMiller 'Eagle' is the Company's Ghanaian Brew
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Indian Water-Saving Technology
GEWP Allows Farmers to Yield More Crops and Create More Jobs
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Small Farmer Food Products
Equal Exchange Offers Fair Trade Goods Through Long-Term Partnerships
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Labor-Reducing Dairy Farms
Arohana Works in India to Reduce Dependency
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Indian Organic Farming Promotion
Krishi Naturals Works with Farmers to Support Biodiversity
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Self-Sustaining Farms
One Acre Fund Trains Local Farmers on How to Grow Crops Effectively
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Ethical Organic Java Beans
The Stonepound Coffee Company Brings Eco-Friendly Joe to Toronto
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Holistic Farming Companies
Coombe Farm Comprises of Enterprises and Business Partnerships
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Sustainable Agro Advocacy
Agriculture for Impact is an Initiative Calling on European Government
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Green Java Distributors
Sustainable Harvest Coffee Importers Helps Farmers Succeed
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Small Food Economies
Principle Six Emphasizes Farmers and Locally Grown Products
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Youth Ecotherapy Retreats
Jamie's Farm is an Agricultural Recovery Experience for At-Risk Kids
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Organic Food Giveaways
The NYFoods Egg Change Project Fosters the One-for-One Model
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Remote Agriculture Broadcasts
The Smallholders Farmers Rural Radio Supports Communities in Nigeria
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Agricultural Data Collectors
Acopio Does Necessary Work for Coffee Producers in Latin America
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Farm Share Directories
Locally Sourced is an Online Resource Based in Toronto, Canada
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Urban Farm Networks
Fresh City is a Toronto-Based Social Enterprise
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Personalized AI Farming Assistants
Netagrow's AI Helps with Crop Management, Soil Health, and More
App Controlled Indoor Gardens
Plant Factory's Hydroponic Farm is Fully Automoated
Low-Energy Indoor Garden Systems
The 'SproutHub' Indoor Garden Works with 54 Plant Varieties
Minimalist Indoor Gardening Systems
The Conceptual BalconyFarm POT Can Be Set Up Anywhere
Plant-Filled Latticed Buildings
Wallflower Architecture + Design Creates the Touching Eden House
Indoor Organic Waste Gardens
The Conceptual BOSCH Eco-Hub by Batuhan Duran is Sustainable
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Urban Bottle Sustainable Initiatives
Heineken Presents Fields Green With Grass, Not Glass
Kind Gardening Pop-Ups
Mrs. Meyer's Compassion Store Trades Generous Acts for Garden Essentials
Ambient Energy Harvesting Planters
This Hydroponic Planter System Encourages Interaction
Soil Erosion Awareness Sandwich Ads
Hellmann's Aims to Save Sandwiches from Extinction
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Advanced Greenhouse Designs
BrightFarms Just Opened a New Greenhouse in Lorena, Texas
Soil-Free Garden Systems
The 'Gourmet' Garden Uses a Nutrient-Rich Medium & LED Lighting
Mini Mess-Free Garden Units
The LinnéGarden Vertical Hydroponics Garden is Self-Watering
Inclusive Social Support Programmes
MCR Social is Supporting Underrepresented Neurodiverse Youth
Window-Accented Garden Homes
CAN Designs the Verdant House with a Luscious Garden
Rice Straw Fashion Collections
Siam Kubota and Greyhound Original Launch 'Turn Waste to Agri-Wear'
Recyclable Apple Packaging Initiatives
Superfresh Growers Introduces a New Sustainable Packaging
AI-Powered Gut Health Companions
Ustwo Unveils Breakthrough Digital Coaching App Sproutiful
Celebrity-Fronted Gardening Campaigns
Miracle-gro Introduces the Gro Like Martha Campaign
Portable Minimal Smart Planters
A Team of Designers Create the Balconyfarm Planter
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Esports CSR Initiatives
The Global Esports Federation Launched a Global Social Impact Initiative
Branded Smoothie Collabs
Greenhouse Juice and Biossance Merge Health and Beauty
Balearic Island Housing Projects
The Life Reusing Posidonia Project has 14 Dwellings on the Island
Organic Tomato Products
Take Root Organics Emphasizes Sustainable and Ethical Farming
Cancer Patient Nutrition Initiatives
FarmboxRx and Unite for HER Partnered to Offer Free Groceries
Autonomous Agricultural Robots
Chipotle Mexican Grill is Investing in Greenfield Robotics
Sustainable Produce Packaging
These Cascades Eco-Friendly Produce Baskets are Recycled
Ocean Plastic Indoor Gardens
Ocean by Ingarden is Made Out of Ocean Plastic Waste
Generative AI Healthcare Solutions
Light-It Group Debuts a New Chapter — Enlighten Ventures
Bio-Based Compact Housing
Woonpioniers Designs the Sustainable Sprout Ruben & Marjolein House
Integrative Garden Cafes
Cheongsudang Bakery Brings a Garden Experience in the Heart of Seoul
Upcycled Mushroom Pestos
Smallhold Mushroom Pesto Gives New Life to Imperfect Mushrooms
Per Plant Farming Solutions
The Small Robot Company is Transforming Agriculture with Edge AI
Eco-Friendly Pet Programs
Mars Petcare and Big Idea Ventures Launch a Sustainable Pet Food Program
Sustainable Agriculture Initiatives
Sadot Group Inc. Announced the 'Outgrower' Initaitive
Wellness Lifestyle Clubs
The Health Cafe Introduces Social Wellness Programming in Toronto
Planted Balcony Home Designs
4site Architects Designs the House of Greens in Bangalore
Tech-Rich Gardening Facilities
This Soli Organic Vertical Farm is Expansive and Ultra-Advanced
Regenerative Agriculture Partnerships
General Mills is Working with Walmart for a Greener Future
Community Engagement Platforms
Dmany Builds Loyal Communities to Fuel Growth and Success
Comprehensive Gardening Brands
Gardenuity Boasts Patent-Pending Match Technology
Garden-Centric Health Centers
A Trio of Studios Designs the Carcavelos Health Complex
Subterranean Courtyard Galleries
Buzz Designs the Hermit Space Yards in Beijing Park
Social Network-Encouraging Homes
Ignacio G Galán and OF Architects Design a Madrid Home
Convenience-Focused Family Meals
Hain Celestial Group Highlights Convenient Snack and Meal Options
Interior Plant Design Services
Plantd Life Capitalizes on the Springtime to Boost Its Offerings
School-Converted Lifestyle Hubs
FARM and Nice Projects Join to Convert the New Bahru Building
Educational Affordable Housing Initiatives
Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington is Uniting Youth
Entrepreneur-Focused Online Marketplaces
Agora Exchange Caters to the Need of Creatives and More
Island-Based Cannabis Farms
Mailen Design Unveils a New GrowLab Organics Space on the Isle of Man
Imperfect Produce Subscriptions
Odd Bunch Delivers Oddly Shaped Produce to Consumers' Doors
Family-Owned Non-GMO Collaborations
Heray Spice Recently Partnered with the Non-GMO Project
Hybrid Community Supermarkets
The After Market is a Grocery Store and a Food Pantry
AI Green Financing Platforms
Singapore's AI Initiative for Sustainable Finance in Real Estate
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Mobile Produce Markets
GROW-on-the-GO Nourishes Communities in Food Deserts
Plantable Phone Cases
The iGreen Cover Sprouts Flowers and Herbs When Planted After Use
Multifunctional Vietnamese Homes
H-H Studio Designs the House for Young Families in Da Nang
Agricultural Literacy Programs
BMO Supports the Ag Literacy for Healthier People & Planet Program
Enhanced Outdoor Accessibility Initiatives
Hunt Hill Farm is Enhancing Outdoor Accessibility
Environmental Sustainability Business Initiatives
Butterfly Pavilion Organized a Special Coalition
Health-Forward Charity Initiatives
innocent Drinks and Co-Op Team Up to Support Fruit & Veg Access
Hempcrete-Crafted Sustainable Workspaces
Commonbond Architects Designs the Gardenhide Studio
Retail Crop Yield Programs
Walmart is Working with Agritask to Combat Climate Change
Localized Enterprise Programs
Unilever Introduced a Suppliers’ Recruitment Drive in Thailand
Vertically Farmed Bagged Salads
Homegrown Bagged Salads are Making Their Debut at Asda Locations
Beetle-Inspired Sustainable Planters
The Fog Smart Hydroponic Planter Leans on Biomimicry
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative To Save the Forests
Lush Garden-Focused Melbourne Homes
Splinter Society designs the Gardener's House in Melbourne
Educational Agriculture Platforms
The Accountability Framework Initiative Emphasizes Ethics
Farming Investment Funds
Lotus Foods Secured Substantial Funding from Grounded Capital
Toxic-Free Election Challenges
Stonyfield Organic Addresses Both Environmental and Social Concerns
Farmer-Supporting Merch Ranges
This sweetgreen Merch Benefits the National Young Farmers Coalition
Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium
ODA Presents a Look at the Terrarium Cheong-Dam Design
Hydroponic Herb Kits
Raes the Roots' Indoor Herb Garden Kit Inspires Household DIYs
Office-Transformed Co-Living Spaces
HUB & Bridges Fund Management Present its Cornerstone Project
Sustainable Textile Industry Practice
Soorty Introduces the Soorty Regenagri Initiative (SRI)
Drone-Enabled Parsnip Cultivation
M&S Invests in Drone Technology for its Parsnip Farming Projects
IoT-Integrated Vertical Gardens
Hexagro's Smart Vertical Garden Clovy Revolutionizes Urban Farming
Sustainable Finance Accelerators
Commerzbank Taps Tenity for a New Sustainable Finance Accelerator
Youth Education Partnerships
FP Markets and Cricket Brasil Debuted a Youth Development Initiative
Hybrid Blend Salad Packs
The Hippo Harvest USDA Certified Organic Packaged Salads are Extra-Fresh
Inclusive Social Housing Projects
Peris + Toral Arquitectes Design 85 Social Dwellings in Cornellà
Vertically Farmed Bagged Greens
Unbeleafable Zesty Baby Leaves are Grown without Pesticides
Garden-Focused Victorian Terrace House
Austin Maynard Architects Designs the Helvetia House
Traditional Sustainable School Designs
Heatherwick Studio Showcases Plans for Universidad Ean
Farmer-Celebrating Egg Branding
This New NestFresh Branding Puts Farmers in the Spotlight
Sustainability-Focused Seafood Initiatives
Hailia Has Expanded its Use of Fish Byproducts
Marketing Mentorship Platforms
Sprout Social Launches as a New Business Mentorship Network
Healthy Soil Cultivations
Carbon Sponge Educates Gardeners About Soil Testing and Storage
Entrepreneurial Mentorship platforms
GrowthMentor Connects Individuals for 1:1 Support
Herb Trade-In Programs
Dorot Gardens' Wilt Insurance Lets People Exchange Herbs for Coupons
Niche Community Builders
Socially is the Community Builder Platform for Niche Creators Everywhere
On-Demand Grocer Deliveries
Sprouts Farmers Market and Uber Eats Partnered for Fast Delivery
Modern Health-Conscious Product Deevlopment
Hain Celestial Opened Its Innovation Experience Center
Supportive Entrepreneurial Communities
The Zenpreneur Community Provides Resources and Support
Entrepreneur Support Communities
Hustle Cafe is an Online Space for Founders to Connect and Grow
Expanding Agricultural Ventures
KK Strategies Announced a New Venture in Thailand
Garden-Connecting Melbourne Homes
Splinter Society Renovates and Extends the Gardener's House
Urban Green Space Overhauls
Four of London's green spaces will receive a makeover
Niche Interest Social Networks
Spiral Social Was Inspired by Wikipedia Topics
Carefully Vetted Homestays
Adventure Homestay Connects Travelers to Host Families
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Social Isolation-Combating Platforms
TimeBank by Healthfirst Foundation Has Debuted a New Platform
Women-Led Toronto Florists
May Flowers Flourishes with a Captivating Approach to Floral Design
Retro Gabled Greenhouse Additions
BHY Arquitectos Renovates the Casa Wiz in Buenos Aires
Sustainable Imperfect Groceries
Spud Delivers Unique Foods to the Homes of Eco-Conscious Consumers
Plant-Aiding Hydroponic Systems
turf is an Energy-Harvesting Conceptual Cultivation System
Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas
Hustle Momumtum Invites You to Discover and Launch Side Hustles
Sustainable Vertically Grown Lettuce
Coop Debuts a Vertically Farmed Lettuce with Compostable Bags
Nourishing School Meal Programs
Farm Boy Has Launched the 'Nourish to Flourish' Initiative
Incentivized Healthy Eating Programs
Merryfield Learn & Earn Program is Arriving at Earth Fare
Fostered Design Curations
Brompton Design District Unveil Conviviality: The Art of Living Together
Transformed Disused Steelwork Structures
Delugan Meissl Designs Expo Cultural Park Greenhouse
Kindness-Promoting Flower Sharing Initiatives
Heirloom Roses Joins Growing Kindness Project
Unique Plant-Based Fertilizers
Cabbage Hill Fertilizer Co. is Committed to Organic Advocacy
Nature-Connecting Design Installations
OMCC and Diez Office Unveil the Vert Installation
Forest-Preserving Brand Initiatives
Three Prominent Chinese Fashion Companies Join Canopy
Bamboo Screen-Wrapped Restaurants
Long Nguyen Design Creates the Nhà Tú Garden Restaurant
Nature-Inspired Design Objects
Students at Tecnológico de Monterrey Design the Plant-Based Series
Agricultural Soil Insights
Biome Makers Introduces the BeCrop Farm Platform for Farm Productivity
City-Wide Food Drive Events
VGTNYC Supports City Harvest Through a Food Drive Event
Sustainable Barley-Growing Systems
Chivas Brothers Unveils a New Sustainable Agriculture Program
Multifamily Canadian Housing Developments
MODA Unveils the GROW Project with Roof Gardens
Convenience-Focused Salad Jars
Gardencup Has Debuted the Garden Harvest Salad for a Limited Time
Empowering Home Improvement Initiatives
Resurfacing Solutions Offers Mentorship & Ownership
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Hemp-Derived Cannabis Brands
Jesse Ventura Announces the Launch of Jesse Ventura Farms
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community
Entrepreneur-Specific Global Hubs
Endeavor Has Launched a New Global Hub in London
Local Economic Growth Initiatives
Hershey's is Supporting Village Savings and Loan Associations
Growth-Based Marketing Platforms
Crowdtiv Connects Mentors and Mentees to Grow Businesses
Youth-Focused Non-Profit Programs
In Tandem's Youth Voice Fellowship Offers Paid Opportunities
Community Cohesion-Promoting Grocery Campaigns
EDEKA Provides Insights of Neighborhood Relations
Renovated Cottage Garden Extensions
John Ellway Renovates a Cottage with New Extensions
Aggregated Plant Retail Apps
GetAnyPlant Boasts a Vast Database of Greenery for Sale