Urban & Small-Scale Farming

Build small-scale and urban farming businesses producing fresh food for local markets. From microgreens to backyard farms, grow food profitably on small acreage or urban spaces.

Business Ideas in Urban & Small-Scale Farming

Microgreens Production

Grow nutrient-dense microgreens in small spaces for restaurants and farmers markets

Startup Cost: $4,000-$18,000 Difficulty: Intermediate Time to Profit: 2-4 months
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Gourmet Mushroom Cultivation

Grow specialty mushrooms like oyster, shiitake, and lion's mane for premium markets

Startup Cost: $4,000-$18,000 Difficulty: Intermediate Time to Profit: 3-6 months
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Aquaponics or Hydroponics Farm

Soil-free farming systems growing vegetables and herbs efficiently in controlled environments

Startup Cost: $8,000-$35,000 Difficulty: Advanced Time to Profit: 6-12 months
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Backyard Market Garden

Intensive vegetable production on small plots for farmers markets and local sales

Startup Cost: $6,000-$50,000 Difficulty: Advanced Time to Profit: 6-18 months
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Culinary & Medicinal Herb Farming

Grow fresh and dried herbs for culinary, medicinal, and craft markets

Startup Cost: $4,000-$18,000 Difficulty: Intermediate Time to Profit: 6-12 months
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Edible Flower Farming

Grow edible flowers for restaurants, events, and specialty food markets

Startup Cost: $4,000-$15,000 Difficulty: Intermediate Time to Profit: 4-8 months
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