Student-led urban agriculture initiative growing fresh produce on campus while promoting food sovereignty, sustainability, and community education.
STATUS: ACTIVE
WEBSITES: https://www.hamidouhorticulture.com/
ADDRESS:
7000 Boulevard LaSalle, Verdun, QC, H4H 2T1
SCHOOL: Concordia University
CONTACT: hamidouhorticulture@gmail.com
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Hamidou Horticulture is a student-led urban agriculture initiative focused on growing fresh produce on campus while promoting food sovereignty, sustainability, and community education.
The program creates hands-on opportunities for students to engage with food systems, from planting and maintenance to harvesting and distribution. It emphasizes reconnecting students with the origins of their food while contributing to a more localized and sustainable campus food network.
Beyond food production, Hamidou Horticulture serves as a learning and community-building space, encouraging ecological awareness, skill-sharing, and collective care.
Current and Former Collaborators:
- Concordia Food Coalition – coordination, funding pathways (STIR), and integration into campus food ecosystem
- People’s Potato – kitchen space, bulk food ordering, and potential use of harvested produce
- CultivAction – sustainable agriculture support and connections to local growers
- Spinach Collective – collaboration through shared food justice goals and use of fresh ingredients
- Le Frigo Vert – food access network and community food distribution connections
- Santropol Roulant – urban agriculture and food system inspiration/support
- Local Montreal community gardens and urban farming networks
Hamidou Horticulture is an independant social enterprise.
KEY SUCCESSES:
- Fresh produce grown directly on campus Student engagement in sustainable food practices
- Contribution to a localized campus food system
- Increased awareness of urban agriculture and food sovereignty:
KEY CHALLENGES:
- Limited physical space for growing on campus
- Seasonal constraints (Montreal climate)
- Need for consistent volunteer engagement
- Access to funding and gardening resources
- Balancing maintenance with student schedules
SERVICES:
- Campus gardening plots / growing spaces
- Volunteer opportunities in planting and harvesting
- Informal education on food growing and sustainability
- Contribution of produce to campus food initiatives
GET INVOLVED:
- Volunteer in the garden
- Help with planting, maintenance, and harvesting—no prior experience needed.
- Spread the word
- Tell students about Hamidou Horticulture and follow on Instagram.
- Collaborate with us
- Partner for events, workshops, or food initiatives.
- Invite us to your class or group
- Learn about urban agriculture and campus food systems.
Volunteer here
- Learn about urban agriculture and campus food systems.
TIMELINE
- 2023–2024 – Formation & Early Development
- Initiative launched by students interested in urban agriculture and food justice
- Initial setup of growing spaces and basic infrastructure
- Early volunteer engagement and experimentation with crops
- 2024 – Establishing Presence on Campus
- Expansion of planting activities and seasonal growing cycles
- Increased collaboration with campus food groups
- Growing awareness among students through informal outreach
- 2025 – Integration into Campus Food Network
- Stronger ties with groups like Concordia Food Coalition, community gardens, and food initiatives
- Contribution to local food supply for campus programs
- Participation in educational and outreach events
- 2026 – Growth & Future Direction
- Increased focus on education, workshops, and skill-sharing
- Potential integration into broader food system strategies (e.g., STIR, collaborations)
NEWS ARTICLES
Hamidou’s Harvest fosters connection at Concordia food market
VIDEOS
Video: What is Hamidou Planting Today?
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