Urban Agriculture

Transforming Urban Landscapes into Living Laboratories

Urban agriculture—also called urban farming—involves growing plants and raising animals within and around cities to produce fresh, local food and create sustainable, educational environments.

At Econautics, we support communities, organizations, and businesses in implementing sustainable practices that benefit both the environment and the community, with a focus on creating healthier urban spaces.

Urban farms can clean land, water, and air over time, create badly needed greenspace, reduce the “urban heat island” effect, and provide children with hands-on learning opportunities about sustainability and ecology.

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Dean Waterman, MBA

Executive Director

Dean earned his Masters in Business Administration from Trinity Theological where he emphasized nonprofit management. He has a Certificate in Strategic Leadership from the Jack Welch Management Institute. Dean brings his networking insight, management education and skill for strategic development to the role of Executive Director. He leads our fundraising initiatives and implements programs on-site at the Woodhaven urban agriculture hub. Dean grew up on a small farm and has a deep appreciation for the natural world and creating positive impacts on youth and students of all ages. Dean and his wife have a love of the outdoors, and believe in being stewards of the land others graciously protected in generations past.