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Southside Rooftop Greens
Chicago, IL · Agriculture · Established 2020
Expanding
Urban farm
Updated Aug 4, 2026
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About the business
Southside Rooftop Greens operates a heated hoop house and two rooftop beds, supplying salad greens and herbs to corner grocers, two school districts, and a weekly produce box.
Products and services
- Salad greens
- Herbs
- School district supply
- Produce boxes
Community served
Englewood and surrounding South Side neighborhoods.
What the business has accomplished
- Year-round growing since 2023
- Supplies two school districts
What the owner hopes to do next
Build a second hoop house to grow through winter at higher volume.
Owner-described needs and goals
Capital for a second growing structure
Intended use of additional resources: Hoop house materials, irrigation, and a part-time grower.