Sharonville Farmer Wins Zoning Battle to Continue Backyard Farming
‘It’s been a battle’ | This Sharonville farmer fought the city’s zoning board over his backyard farm. And won

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Andy Gorman, a farmer in Sharonville, Ohio, transformed his backyard into a thriving farm and successfully fought against a zoning violation that prohibited him from selling produce. His efforts have inspired local residents and garnered community support, leading to a unanimous decision to rescind the violation.
- 01Andy Gorman started gardening in 2012, initially to adopt a plant-based diet.
- 02He founded Cincy Urban Farm, which faced zoning law violations for selling produce from his home.
- 03At a November meeting, 14 supporters spoke in favor of Gorman, with no opposition.
- 04The zoning board unanimously voted to rescind the violation against Gorman.
- 05Gorman emphasizes the importance of community access to fresh food and plans to launch a YouTube channel.
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Andy Gorman, a resident of Sharonville, Ohio, began his journey into farming over a decade ago, initially gardening in secrecy behind his garage. His backyard now features high tunnels and raised beds, where he grows various crops, including potatoes. Gorman's venture into farming led him to establish Cincy Urban Farm, which gained attention when city officials claimed he violated zoning laws by selling produce from his home. In response to the zoning violation, Gorman appealed, and community support surged, with 14 residents speaking in his favor at a meeting. Ultimately, the zoning board unanimously voted to rescind the violation, affirming Gorman's right to continue his farming activities. He operates a self-service shop at his home to provide fresh produce to those unable to visit farmers markets. Gorman's story highlights the impact of urban farming and the importance of access to fresh food, inspiring others in his community to grow their own gardens.
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Gorman's victory against the zoning violation allows him to continue providing fresh produce to the community, enhancing local food access.
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