Ongoing

Urban Agriculture Soil-Less Certificate: Introduction to Urban Agriculture

This course provides a basic introduction to soilless growing, with an emphasis on hydroponics and aquaponics. This course gives participants a glimpse into the past, and looks at current trends in soil-less growing in today's agricultural world. Participants will dive into the basic needs and choices of system design, material ...

Sustainable Agriculture

Learn the principles of sustainable agriculture for animal, crop, and garden production. Dates: October 27 - December 16Class format: Zoom classroomInstructor: Jennifer SantryFind out how to make a farm, homestead, or garden a reality and to make current agricultural endeavors more sustainable, efficient, and profitable. Students will learn sustainable theory ...

Panel Discussion: Dissecting the Detroit Black Farmer Land Fund

Take a lunch break with Detour Detroit and Planet Detroit to learn more about the talented women behind the Detroit Black Farmer Land Fund. Are you interested in urban farming? Are you curious about the challenges facing Black urban farmers in Detroit? Join us for a virtual lunch with Jerry ...

Future of Food Roundtable

Join us for a roundtable discussion on all aspects of food, from soil to production to packaging and waste. Fabulous speakers!! Join us for an amazing lineup of pioneers/visionaries who will speak about innovative solutions in agriculture—from soil to packaging. This panel will include:Adae Romero-Briones, First Nations Development Institute—native food ...

How to Grow Your Own Microgreens

Learn how to grow your own microgreens and get tips on growing indoors. Microgreens are the young seedlings of vegetables, herbs, beans, and grains, grown in a high density in flat containers for a very short period of time. You can grow them at any time of year, indoors with ...