Orlando's First Agrihood Celebrates Launch with Planting Ceremony

The Grow community will offer farm-to-table living and miles of walking trails.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:51am

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a pitchfork repeated in a tight grid pattern, conceptually representing the agricultural focus of the new Agrihood community.The Grow Agrihood's farm-focused amenities will provide residents with a unique connection to the land and access to fresh, locally-grown produce.Today in Orlando

Orlando's first-of-its-kind Agrihood community, called The Grow, held a planting ceremony on Thursday to mark the official launch of the nearly 12,000-acre development built around a working farm. The Agrihood will offer residents access to harvest and gathering barns, greenhouses, U-pick gardens, and miles of walking trails.

Why it matters

Agrihoods are a growing trend in sustainable urban planning, integrating agriculture and community living to provide residents with access to fresh, locally-grown food and outdoor recreation. The Grow represents Orlando's first foray into this model, which has proven popular in other parts of the country for promoting healthy lifestyles and a stronger connection to the land.

The details

The Grow Agrihood will feature a working farm at its center, surrounded by residential areas, community gathering spaces, and miles of walking trails. Residents will have access to harvest and gathering barns, greenhouses, and U-pick gardens to collect fresh produce grown on-site.

  • The planting ceremony was held on Thursday, April 3, 2026 to mark the official launch of The Grow Agrihood.

The players

The Grow

A nearly 12,000-acre Agrihood community in Orlando, Florida built around a working farm and offering residents access to fresh, locally-grown food and outdoor recreation.

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What’s next

The Grow is expected to welcome its first residents in the coming months as construction on the community's homes, farms, and amenities is completed.

The takeaway

The launch of Orlando's first Agrihood represents a growing trend in sustainable urban planning that integrates agriculture and community living, providing residents with access to fresh, locally-grown food and opportunities for outdoor recreation and a stronger connection to the land.