| urbangreenhousechallenge.nl | Wageningen University & Research | The 3rd edition of the ‘WUR Student Challenge: Urban Greenhouse Challenge’ provides a platform for students to develop their ideas and connect with a network. The third edition of the challenge resulted in several winning teams showcasing innovative designs, including ‘block by block’ modular concept, a fresh food distribution network, and a butterfly-inspired greenhouse. Wageningen University & Research, through its researchers and students, invites participants to contribute to sustainable urban farming initiatives to improve the quality of life in urban environments. | Study Programs → University Programs 100 | urban farming 16 challenge 1697 research 8967 sustainability 18451 | |
| waardenvangroentenenfruit.nl | Project De Waarde(n) van Groenten en Fruit | An increasing number of Dutch people are experiencing welfare diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and heart and vascular diseases, and research shows that consuming vegetables and fruits can positively contribute to health. The project develops an innovative challenge model to measure and substantiate the diverse effects of ingredients in vegetables and fruits, in response to the current scientific discussion about measuring nutritional effects. This information will help companies communicate the value of their products and thus strengthen consumer trust, leading them to make healthier choices. | Produce & Vegetables → Vegetables 1070 | consumer 315 fruit 1166 vegetables 1416 nutrition 4935 communication 10162 | |
| stadslandbouwvanruytenburch.nl | Stichting Stadslandbouw Van Ruytenburch | The project, located in the city, uses urban farming to create an attractive and sustainable environment, while also providing a meeting place for citizens and volunteers. The city farming projects include the cultivation and sale of vegetables, flowers, and products such as jam and honey at various locations, including a field and a greenhouse. Stichting Stadslandbouw Van Ruytenburch was founded in April 2013 and is entirely supported by volunteers, with an educational program for children and a pop-up restaurant. | Early Years → Early Childhood Education 1345 | urban farming 16 greenhouse 740 vegetables 1416 flowers 3248 volunteer 8367 child 11566 | South-Holland → Vlaardingen 1853 |
| growy.nl | Growy | The company emphasizes sustainability and aims to address larger social and environmental issues, reflecting a core belief that it’s their ‘nature’ to do so. Growy is based in Amsterdam and utilizes technology to provide consistently high-quality fresh greens on demand, leveraging the founder’s background in renewable energy and organic farming. The website highlights the company's commitment to making tasty, healthy, and affordable food accessible to everyone, through innovations in farming and tech, and envisions a future where sustainable food production contributes to a healthier planet. | Produce & Vegetables → Produce 107 | microgreens 18 herbs 924 salad 2444 food 3872 technology 6816 sustainability 18451 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| stadslandbouwdordrecht.nl | Stadslandbouw Dordrecht | The website describes what urban farming is and where it is possible. It lists various locations in Dordrecht where urban farming takes place, ranging from vegetable gardens to orchards and livestock farms. The website presents reports from events and symposia related to urban farming in Dordrecht, as well as information about volunteer opportunities and the organizations involved. | Associations → Agricultural Associations 27 | urban farming 16 vegetables 1416 association 8562 garden 13129 | South-Holland → Dordrecht 4531 |
| dewiershoeck.nl | Stichting Stadsboerderij De Wiershoeck | The store originated as a sales point for local vegetables and fruit from the Wiershoeck garden in the 1980s and has grown into a complete bio-store. The Wiershoeck is part of a complex of activities, including a city farm (Stichting Stadsboerderij De Wiershoeck) and other enterprises such as a herb study center, gift shop, and clay workshop. Visitors can visit the store six days a week, and there is a clear route description, including parking instructions. | Supermarkets & Grocery → Food Stores 1058 | organic products 87 agriculture 778 vegetables 1416 store 3901 | Groningen → East-> Beijum 42 |
| tuintjevanadam.nl | Tuintje van Adam Mushroom Cultivation | Tuintje van Adam cultivates a variety of mushrooms, including oyster mushrooms, shiitake, and other medicinal mushrooms, and supplies them to restaurants, supermarkets, and consumers. The cultivation utilizes circular farming methods, employing local waste streams such as wood pellets and grain byproducts as substrates for the mushrooms, resulting in a minimal ecological footprint. In addition to mushroom production, Tuintje van Adam organizes workshops and offers educational programs, aiming to raise awareness about sustainable food production and urban farming. | Nutrition → Supplements 1557 | mushroom 223 consumer 315 restaurant 11215 sustainability 18451 workshop 19325 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| stadsgroenteboer.nl | De Stadsgroenteboer | The farm is located just outside Amsterdam, on the western edge, and produces over 50 varieties of vegetables and 15 varieties of herbs. The farm uses bio-intensive techniques to produce a surprising amount of food, with a focus on healthy soil through the use of compost and natural methods. Member options include a seasonal subscription or a 5-week trial subscription. | Economy → Local Economy & Development 721 | csa 27 herbs 924 soil 930 vegetables 1416 | Amsterdam → Nieuw-West 844 |
| stadstuinkweekland.nl | Stichting Stadstuin Kweekland | The garden, with an area of 8,200m2, is located in Arnhem and is designed in a landscape style with two greenhouses, making it an attractive place to visit and learn. Stadstuin Kweekland offers a diverse selection of edible plants and crops and acts as a link between the city and the countryside, with a focus on urban farming and locally sourced food. The project organizes educational activities such as tours, workshops, lunches, and dinners, and works with a diverse group of people from various backgrounds and ages. | Garden → Pick-Your-Own Gardens 29 | urban farming 16 csa 27 tours 1048 flowers 3248 garden 13129 education 13471 | Gelderland → Arnhem 8680 |
| stadsboerderijosdorp.nl | Stadsboerderij Osdorp | The farm offers an environment for meeting, learning, and relaxation, with nature at its core. A weekly menu is prepared by different chefs, using ingredients from their own garden in Osdorp, providing a healthy and surprising meal. The farm organizes the Zomerspektakel every year, an event with theater, workshops, and music, and a special neighborhood kitchen edition. | Neighborhood Focus → Neighborhood Organizations 1593 | gardening 505 cooperative 649 meal 1638 neighborhood 2424 nature 9094 event 45199 | Amsterdam → Nieuw-West 844 |
| stadslandbouwmooieweg.nl | Stichting Stadslandbouw Mooieweg | The website provides information about the organization, including its history, activities, volunteers, and collaborations with local initiatives. A large portion of the farm's harvest is donated to Voedselbank Arnhem, and it also participates in educational projects like the ‘Mooi Voedsel Natuurlijk’ school project. Stadslandbouw Mooieweg engages with the community through events such as open days, a vegetable exchange market, and a podcast series exploring local food initiatives. | Volunteering → Food Banks 184 | urban farming 16 food bank 216 donor 757 vegetables 1416 volunteer 8367 | Arnhem → Schuytgraaf-Centrum 79 |
| groen-hartig.nl | Groenhartig | Groenhartig grows a diverse range of vegetables and herbs in Amsterdam-West since 2017, using ecological principles and focusing on biodiversity. The cultivation methods are focused on stimulating soil health with natural resources, to improve the biodiversity and mineral balance in the soil. Groenhartig offers vegetable subscriptions where customers receive weekly packages of seasonal products and support a sustainable urban agriculture initiative. | Produce & Vegetables → Vegetables 1070 | biodiversity 720 herbs 924 soil 930 vegetables 1416 subscription 3287 garden 13129 | Amsterdam → Nieuw-West 844 |
| waalgaard.nl | The Waalgaard | The website describes the activities of the Waalgaard, such as self-picking of fruit and nuts, and participation in workshops and other activities aimed at increasing biodiversity. The Waalgaard promotes an alternative, future-proof approach to agriculture, based on principles of food forests, high biodiversity, and local involvement. The website provides information on how visitors can participate, including an annual contribution and a limited number of places, and a newsletter subscription. | Agriculture → Organic Farming 560 | csa 27 orchard 240 vegetables 1416 nature 9094 | Netherlands → Gelderland 67015 |
| stadsakkers.nl | StadsAkkers Apeldoorn | The website describes the activities of StadsAkkers Apeldoorn, including the sale of organic vegetables and fruit, the offering of self-harvest subscriptions, and the organization of a self-harvest garden. Volunteers share their positive experiences working at StadsAkkers, emphasizing the safe and social environment and the satisfaction of working in nature. The website provides information about the foundation, its goals and its methods, including the fact that it is an ANBI foundation without profit motive and the focus on the well-being of its volunteers. | Neighborhood Focus → Neighborhood Organizations 1593 | fruit 1166 vegetables 1416 foundation 6678 volunteer 8367 garden 13129 | Gelderland → Apeldoorn 6996 |
| groningenbeweegt.nl | Groningen Beweegt | Groningen Beweegt offers various movement activities in different neighborhoods of Groningen, such as movement groups, sporting events, and walking tours. The organization focuses on accessible activities for everyone in the neighborhood and which cost little or nothing. Groningen Beweegt encourages social contact and community involvement, and sets up new initiatives where needed to strengthen the community. | Social Issues → Social Organization 13315 | tours 1048 movement 2304 neighborhood 2424 sport 4228 community 7931 | Groningen → East-> Lewenborg 79 |
| stadslandbouwzeist.nl | Stichting Stadslandbouw Zeist | The foundation facilitates residents by through 'The Green Broker' developing ideas, seeking funding and connecting people. The website provides information about various green projects, such as neighborhood revitalization, community gardening, food forests, and increasing biodiversity. Through 'Mealpreps' and 'Recipes,' visitors are inspired to prepare their own healthy and tasty meals, possibly with the help of a professional chef. | Civic Engagement → Civic Services 27 | urban farming 16 food forest 229 idea 2367 neighborhood 2424 recipe 5142 | Utrecht → Zeist 2644 |
| metroplex.nl | Metroplex urban area development | The website describes various projects, including urban farming initiatives such as ‘Stadsexpeditie’ (City Expedition) and ‘Stadslandbouw Cartesius’ (City Agriculture), as well as the development of the A12 zone between Utrecht, Nieuwegein, and Houten. Publications and articles are presented, such as the ‘Stadsexpeditie as a pioneering start at the HKU’ and an article about the introductory days of graphic design students at the Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht (HKU). The website emphasizes the role of Utrecht as a creative and student city, and the initiatives of the Nieuw Utrecht association around urban farming and cultural events. | Architecture → Urban Planning 1465 | urban farming 16 | Utrecht → Zeist 2644 |
| koningshof-utrecht.nl | Koningshof | Since 2012, Koningshof has offered workshops for young and old on growing, harvesting, preserving, and preparing their own food. The initiative is located in the historic gardening area of Utrecht, situated on the Kromme Rijn and the Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie. On Saturdays, there is a market stall with ‘Groente met Roots’ (Vegetables with Roots) and products from local initiatives, and there are opportunities to pick flowers and learn about beekeeping. | Food & Diet → Food Production 198 | bees 373 vegetables 1416 market 2772 flowers 3248 garden 13129 | Netherlands → Utrecht 48901 |
| stadslandbouwhofvantwente.nl | Stadslandbouw Hof van Twente | Stadslandbouw Hof van Twente is an initiative focused on urban farming, cultivating vegetables, fruits, and flowers in the Reggetuin. The organization is dedicated to the well-being of hedgehogs by building insect hotels and offering educational programs, highlighting the urgency of their protection due to a significant decline in hedgehog populations over the past three decades. In addition to cultivation and educational activities, the urban farm offers opportunities for volunteering, garden rental, and organizes events like spring markets and excursions, aiming to create a green and welcoming community. | Volunteering → Volunteer Organizations 683 | insect hotel 31 volunteer 8367 garden 13129 education 13471 | Hof van Twente → Goor 408 |
| groenegenen.nl | Jos Bogaarts | The website describes the project to transform a neglected greenhouse into a neighborhood garden, where local residents work together to grow and sell unpesticided vegetables and flowers. Detailed instructions are provided on how a rainwater-fed swimming pond can be a healthy alternative to a traditional swimming pool, highlighting the living ecosystem. The website also presents information on cold water therapy and its benefits for health, as well as a selection of related reading tips. | Early Years → Early Childhood Education 1345 | bookshelf 69 greenhouse 740 water 2501 therapy 7448 garden 13129 | |
| aardeenco.nl | RE-U | RE-U participated in the STRP festival, delivering a presentation about taking action for a hopeful future, alongside various artists and activists. The organization was involved in the ‘We Can Change festival’ in Amsterdam, serving as a ‘changemaker’ in the ‘Boeren Proef Lab’. Aarde en Co initiated a photography project using flowers from their own garden at the Genneper Hoeve, inspired by Linnaeus' work, to showcase the beauty of flowers. | Communication → Presentations 345 | future 404 presentation 1785 flowers 3248 festival 3804 | Eindhoven → Gestel 44 |
| groene-handen.nl | Groene Handen | The website covers topics such as starting a vegetable garden, making raised garden beds, and creating bee-friendly and sustainable gardens. Tips and care tips are offered for various plants, including houseplants, room plants, orchids, and cacti, with specific examples such as Monstera care. The website offers articles on gardening for beginners and seniors, and emphasizes the benefits of an environmentally friendly garden, focusing on native plants and attracting bees. | Plants → Houseplants 140 | bees 373 vegetables 1416 plant 4509 care 12338 garden 13129 sustainability 18451 | |
| groentefruittuinlindenholt.nl | Gemeente Nijmegen | The garden project originated in 2020, with the collaboration of residents and IVN nature guides, with the aim of promoting nature, biodiversity and sustainability in Lindenholt. In 2023, the initiators received permission from the Municipality of Nijmegen to start urban farming on a former baseball field, which had been used as pastureland until then. In May 2024, a trial field of 300 m2 was laid and in July 2024 the rest of the land was planted, with the help of scouts from Scouting Amalgama. | Food & Diet → Local Food Production 84 | fruit 1166 vegetables 1416 resident 3245 municipality 6837 volunteer 8367 garden 13129 | Nijmegen → Lindenholt 47 |
| kopvanmalden.nl | Kop van Malden | The project focuses on the collaboration between local farmers, nature, and visitors, with the farm hosting an Open Day, this year on May 11, 2025. The website describes the ‘Green Kluis’ area vision for Malden North, developed by Nijmegen and the municipality of Heumen, which aims to develop an urban farming area. Photos and reports of the Open Day are provided, as well as attention is paid to ecological plant markets and the impact of garden plants on the environment, as shown in a Kassa TV broadcast. | Food & Diet → Local Food Production 84 | area vision 20 csa 27 open day 205 | Heumen → Malden 391 |
| loodsterwold.nl | LOODSTERWOLD | The project, under construction for an opening in spring 2025, offers both independent workspaces and a shared workshop with professional tools and facilities. The initiators, Bart, Ruben, and Pam, were inspired by their experiences in Oosterwold, where they experienced the scarcity of shared workspace and facilities. The workspace encompasses 1000 m2 of workspace, surrounded by 4000 m2 of urban farming, and is accessible to makers and residents of the Oosterwold area. | | urban farming 16 workspace 795 plot 1051 tool 3907 workshop 19325 | Almere → De Kreekvelden 46 |
| voedselbos-elderveld.nl | Stichting Voedselbos Elderveld | On Friday, March 14th, a tree planting day is being organized in the Voedselbos Elderveld, where trees, shrubs and herbs will be planted to increase biodiversity and make future harvests possible. The Voedselbos Elderveld is a form of urban farming that utilizes the principles of organic agriculture and permaculture to create a healthy ecosystem and promote the diversity of plants, animals and insects. The website provides information about the vision, planting days, volunteer opportunities and the activities of the foundation that supports this initiative. | Agricultural Technology & Innovation → Sustainable Agriculture 278 | food forest 229 biodiversity 720 plant 4509 foundation 6678 volunteer 8367 | Arnhem → Elderveld 22 |
| floatingfarmvrienden.nl | Floating Farm Vrienden | The Floating Farm is an initiative in Rotterdam focused on producing healthy food in the city, aiming to reduce food waste and minimize transportation. The farm utilizes circular agriculture methods, using waste streams from the city, such as beer trub and grain, as feed for its cows. Products are locally produced, healthy, and without additives, with an emphasis on animal welfare and innovative technologies to minimize environmental impact. | Food & Diet → Food Production 198 | circularity 141 animal welfare 174 farm 2622 food 3872 innovation 4659 | South-Holland → Rotterdam 25048 |
| growyourgreens.nl | Grow Your Greens | The company, Grow Your Greens, develops and produces Plug & Play grow systems suitable for growing a variety of vegetables and herbs. These systems are designed to be sustainable, educational, and financially attractive, and are suitable for different locations and scales, ranging from restaurant kitchens to shipping containers. The grow system utilizes water recycling and energy-efficient LED grow lights, and is modular and expandable to optimally utilize available space. | Arts & Culture → Educational Activities 187 | vegetables 1416 water 2501 space 3846 | |
| babygreens.nl | Baby Greens Rotterdam | Microgreens are rich in nutrients and vitamins and can be used in various dishes. The city farm, located in the heart of Rotterdam (ZOHO), grows microgreens and sprouts and packages them in bio-plastic. Baby Greens creates social impact by employing people from marginalized communities and works with Pameijer to achieve this. | Economy → Employment & Labor 6059 | microgreens 18 social impact 45 | South-Holland → Rotterdam 25048 |
| fair-food.nl | FairFood | FairFood combines traditional farming methods with innovative techniques, such as aquaponics, to produce high-quality products. The company operates with over 50 vertical microgreen urban farms and is active in the Fairfood Network, integrating local farmers and households. FairFood integrates sustainability, community, and the freshness of local products into its activities and aims to integrate 1000 local farmers/households into the network. | Produce & Vegetables → Sustainable Food 49 | technique 2157 network 11123 sustainability 18451 | |