SRFC30Increase access to farmland by underserved communities and expand the availability of culturally relevant, locally grown food

King County has a rich diversity of BIPOC, immigrant, and refugee communities carrying a working and specialized knowledge of agricultural practices. Yet, access to farmland is a significant barrier for these farmers regardless of experience. King County will work with NGOs and community based organizations (CBOs) to enhance its farmland leasing program. This initiative aims to support development of community-based farmland ownership and leasing models to better support farmers and organizations who have been historically underserved. This will provide opportunities to establish and build farm businesses while increasing availability of culturally relevant foods for local communities.