About Global One Urban Farming
Who We Are
Global One Urban Farming is a Kansas City–based nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing food apartheid, environmental justice, and agricultural education in urban communities. We work in neighborhoods identified as USDA-defined food deserts, providing access to fresh, healthy food while teaching people how to grow it themselves.
Rooted in education, sustainability, and community care, our work centers on empowering residents of all ages with the knowledge and skills to grow organic vegetables and flowers from seed to harvest.
Our Mission
Our mission is to increase food access, improve health outcomes, and empower communities through urban agriculture, education, and hands-on learning.
We believe that everyone deserves access to fresh food, green spaces, and the opportunity to learn sustainable growing practices—regardless of zip code.
What We Do
Global One Urban Farming operates community gardens, school-based garden clubs, and educational programs that serve seniors, veterans, youth, and low-income families throughout Kansas City’s urban core.
Our programs include:
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Urban gardening and greenhouse education
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School Garden Clubs and agricultural learning
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Community food distribution
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Youth entrepreneurship and skill-building
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Native plant and pollinator garden development
Through these efforts, participants learn how to grow organic vegetables and flowers in indoor, outdoor, container, and greenhouse environments.
Education at the Center
Education is the foundation of everything we do. Through our School Garden Clubs, students learn the complete growing process—from seeds to plants to harvest—using hands-on, year-round gardening activities.
Students grow plants using grow lights and containers, take home what they’ve grown, learn how to cook with herbs and vegetables, and present what they’ve learned to parents, teachers, and school communities. These programs are especially impactful for students in urban neighborhoods who may not otherwise have access to agricultural education or healthy food options.
Why It Matters
Many of the neighborhoods we serve are considered food apartheid spaces, where access to fresh produce is limited. By teaching sustainable urban agriculture, we help individuals and families take an active role in improving their own food sovereignty and community health.
Our work not only feeds people today—it equips them with lifelong skills to grow food for themselves and future generations.
Growing With the Community
Global One Urban Farming has been serving the Kansas City community for over nine years. What began as greenhouse education has grown into a multi-faceted organization supporting schools, families, and neighborhoods through food, education, and environmental stewardship.
As we continue to grow, we remain committed to our core values: education, sustainability, equity, and community empowerment.
Join Us
We invite volunteers, partners, schools, and supporters to grow with us. Together, we can cultivate healthier communities—one seed at a time.
