Urban Agriculture Program
The citywide Urban Agriculture Program is an interagency program that supports and supplies the infrastructure for community members to steward our urban green spaces, on both public and private land. We believe that the act of growing food, flowers or animals in a city builds community, educates an urban public about the ecosystem and food system around them, connects people to nature, and encourages an active citizenry who believes in stewarding our green spaces.
The Urban Agriculture Program supports urban agriculture enthusiasts in a number of ways. Physical resources can be found through the Urban Ag Resource Centers, Semiannual Plant Giveaways, and Technical Assistance. Educational opportunities are offered once a month on topics related to urban agriculture (see “News, Events, and Reports” for more information). Finally, the program coordinator supports projects across city agencies and inter-agency cooperation, promotes urban agriculture policies and provides information.
Free Garden Resource Giveaway Events
The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department’s Urban Agriculture Program provides free materials for the backyard gardener, community gardener, or urban farmer through scheduled giveaway events.
Subscribe to our Program Newsletter to receive news of upcoming free gardening resource events.
Free Compost : Date & Time : Tuesday March 10, 2026, event starts when the compost arrives around sunrise and ends at sundown, while supplies last
Location : Sunset Circle Parking Lot of Lake Merced (Sunset Boulevard & Lake Merced Boulevard) GOOGLE MAPS and APPLE MAPS
This is a self-serve unstaffed, compost ONLY event. 5-bucket limit per person, no commercial use. There will not be any mulch, seeds plant starts or a Master Gardeners advice table. Please bring your own shovels and containers.
Free Seeds, Plant Starts and Gardening Advice from the UC Master Gardeners: Date & Time : Saturday April 4, 2026, 10am to 2pm Location : McLaren Park Community Garden (599 Leland Avenue) GOOGLE MAPS and APPLE MAPS
There will be no compost or mulch at this event.