Urban agriculture has expanded in Baltimore City since 2008. There are now over 13 farms in the city, including Real Food Farm which has grown from 3 hoop houses to 7 hoop houses, 2 fields, and other operations. The city has taken several steps to support urban agriculture like developing a sustainability plan in 2009, a food policy initiative in 2010, and a urban agriculture land leasing pilot program in 2011. Through this program, 3 sites totaling over 6 acres have been leased for urban farms. However, challenges to further expansion include community concerns, competing uses for vacant land, high costs of soil remediation, and insufficient land tenure for farmers.