Growing Power Milwaukee
About Growing Power Milwaukee
Growing Power Milwaukee is a pioneering urban farming organization that has transformed vacant lots into productive farms while training thousands of people in sustainable agriculture techniques.
"To inspire communities to build sustainable food systems that are equitable and ecologically sound, creating a just world, one food-secure community at a time."
Visit WebsiteWhy They Were Selected
Pioneered urban aquaponics and vermiculture systems now replicated worldwide
Trained over 10,000 farmers and community leaders in sustainable agriculture
Provides fresh produce to food deserts throughout Milwaukee
Created job training programs for underserved youth
How They Align with One Health
Human Health
By providing fresh, nutrient-dense produce to food deserts, Growing Power directly addresses diet-related chronic diseases that disproportionately affect low-income urban communities.
Environmental Health
Their closed-loop aquaponics systems demonstrate how urban agriculture can be environmentally sustainable, reducing food miles and creating productive use of otherwise vacant land.
Food Systems
Growing Power has trained a new generation of urban farmers, building local food infrastructure that increases community resilience and food security.
Their Impact
"If people can grow safe, healthy, affordable food, if they have access to land and clean water, this is transformative on every level in a community."
Get Involved
Inspired by Growing Power Milwaukee's work? Here's how you can support local food systems in your community.