Urban Ag for Southern Californians (March 2015) | Page 5

Here are some questions to keep in mind when embarking on an urban agricultural project.

Site Analysis Questionnaire
1. Do you own or rent your proposed farming location?
a.
If renting, do you have permission from the owner of the location to farm
there?
b.
What are the dimensions of your proposed farming location?
c.
Do you know which local zoning codes and permit laws apply to your
location?
2. What is the average daytime temperature in your location in each season?
a. What are the temperature extremes in your location?
b. Is your location subject to frost in the winter?
c. Is your location subject to plant heat damage in the summer?
3.

What are the sources of water for your location?
a. What are the averages for precipitation throughout each season?
b. Have you considered if rainwater collection is a possibility at your location?

4.

What is the orientation of your site?
a. Does your location get more morning sunlight, more afternoon sunlight, or
sunlight throughout the day?

5.

How much wind does your location get, on average?
a. In which direction does the wind usually blow?

6.

What
a.
b.
c.

7.

What plants currently live within the proposed growing area of your location?
a. What plants currently live in the area surrounding your location?

8.

What animal and insect species live in your area