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Our Story

Reconnecting communities with nature

MicroHabitat Team

Our Mission

Transforming urban spaces into thriving ecosystems

MicroHabitat was founded in 2016 by Orlane and Alexandre Ferrari Roy, two childhood friends from Montreal united by a shared vision: making urban agriculture accessible to everyone. Charles Jackson soon joined as a founding member — the complementarity was obvious.

Today, we operate the largest network of urban farms in the world, transforming underused rooftops and spaces into productive, ecological farms across North America and Europe.

Join us in cultivating healthier, more sustainable urban environments—one rooftop at a time.

Urban Farm
Rooftop Garden
Fresh Harvest
Community Garden

Our Team

Meet the Founding Team

Two childhood friends from Montreal joined by a founding member whose complementary expertise made the partnership a natural fit.

Orlane

Orlane

Co-Founder & CSO

With a background in environmental science and a passion for community building, Orlane leads MicroHabitat's sales operations.

Alexandre

Alexandre Ferrari Roy

Co-Founder & CEO

An urban agriculture expert with deep expertise in sustainable farming systems, Alexandre leads MicroHabitat's vision and growth strategy.

Charles

Charles Jackson

Founding Member & CTO

Bringing a complementary set of skills to the founding team, Charles has been part of the team since the beginning, helping shape MicroHabitat's strategic direction and operational growth.

Our Journey

From rooftop dreams to global impact

What started as a single rooftop garden in Montreal has grown into a movement. Founded by Orlane and Alexandre Ferrari Roy, and joined early on by founding member Charles Jackson, the team brought together complementary skills that fueled MicroHabitat's rapid growth.

The team now operates the largest network of urban farms in the world, across multiple locations in North America and Europe.

Alexandre Ferrari Roy - Co-Founder & CEO
Orlane - Co-Founder & CSO
Charles Jackson - Founding Member & CTO

Our Impact

Growing impact across North America and Europe

200+

Urban farms installed

500K+

lbs of produce grown

50K+

People engaged

8

Years of experience

Urban Solidarity Farms

Nourishing communities

At MicroHabitat, we believe urban farming should nourish more than just buildings—it should nourish communities. As part of our program, clients have the option to donate the fresh produce grown on their sites to local food banks and community kitchens.

Urban Solidarity Farms

Fighting Hunger, One Pot at a Time

Every MicroHabitat pot sold supports Team No Kid Hungry and The Breakfast Club of Canada. For each individual pot we set up, we donate 1 to 3 meals to help ensure children across North America have access to nutritious food—because growing healthy communities starts with feeding them.

Foodbanks Supported

Cuisine et vie collectives Saint-RochCarrefour SolidaireMission Nouvelle GénérationNo Kid HungryBreakfast Club of Canada

Our Values

What Drives Us

Community First

Every decision starts with how it benefits the communities we serve.

Regenerative Impact

We design systems that give back more to the environment than they take.

Radical Accessibility

Fresh food and green spaces should be available to everyone, everywhere.

Transparent Partnership

We measure, report, and share our impact openly with every partner.

Ready to transform your space?

Join the urban farming revolution and create a lasting impact in your community.

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