Providing Sustainable Agriculture in the Desert

The Zion Urban Farm is located at Zion United Methodist Church in North Las Vegas and serves communities by providing people access to fresh, nutritious fruits and vegetables grown in Southern Nevada's dry, desert valley. The farm uses sustainable agriculture methods such as drip irrigation to conserve water, permeable walkways to reduce heat islanding, and hydroponic technologies for resource efficiency. The Zion Urban Farm consists of 1.5 acres featuring 64 irrigated raised beds including 24 ADA beds; 3,000 square feet of irrigated crop land; a 1,500 square foot greenhouse, grape vines, and an orchard featuring 42 fruit and nut trees with over 20 varieties including figs, pomegranates, pears, apples, almonds, walnuts, pecans, and more.