City Green Inc.
is a nonprofit farming and gardening organization based in Clifton, New Jersey. City Green operates on twelve acres preserved by the Land Conservancy of New Jersey for organic food cultivation. The agricultural project practices regenerative and sustainable techniques to maximize food production and sustain soil health while increasing access for low-income families in urban areas of New Jersey. It grows a variety of healthy, nutrient-dense vegetables that are popular and culturally relevant to the customers it serves. City Green serves over 6,000 people each year and donates over 8,500 pounds of food to local food pantries in Passaic and Morris counties. It received a $2,400 grant to plant four pollinator hedgerows and install drip irrigation to increase water conservation efforts.
“The team installed drip irrigation, ensuring efficient watering through a dry summer while overcoming challenges like fox damage. They also expanded hedgerows, increasing pollinator activity and improving fruiting crop yields. Additional conservation efforts included planting perennial clover for soil health and installing birdhouses to boost biodiversity. With preparations underway for a third hedgerow in 2025, City Green continues to strengthen its regenerative farming practices. Thanks to The FruitGuys Community Fund for supporting these impactful initiatives!” said Grant Manager Lia Italiano.
