Seeds in the City: Organic in Urban Spaces

Urban agriculture is more than just growing food, it’s about building community, preserving culture, and fostering resilience in our cities. In Seeds in the City, four leading voices in urban organic farming share their experiences and insights on cultivating vibrant, sustainable food systems in an urban context.

Sarah Granskou, founder of an all-season urban farm near downtown Kitchener, grows climate-adapted greens and culturally significant crops while engaging local high schools in hands-on learning. Tim Lyon, co-owner of Main Street Urban Farm in Kingston, brings 25 years of experience in small-scale, community-driven urban farming, exploring CSA management, bicycle-powered tools, ferments, urban land access, and the intersection of farming with mental health and restorative justice. Heather Thoma contributes her extensive expertise in community resilience, education, and partnership building, having spent over 25 years advancing food, farming, health, and arts initiatives at the local and provincial level. Colette Murphy, owner of Urban Harvest, shares her pioneering work in the grow-your-own-food movement, promoting stewardship, heirloom seeds, and organic practices to foster a more conscious urban farming culture.

Join this session to learn practical strategies, community-focused approaches, and inspiring stories from those shaping the future of organic urban agriculture.