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 ...

Winter Farming (Tips)

In this workshop we will provide simple information about gardening and farming in the winter. Winter farming is key to maximizing productivity of small urban farming spaces. The vigorous summer cycle takes a lot out of the soil and winter gives us the chance to rejuvenate our soils by aerating, ...

Beginners Guide to Urban Farming – Online Course

Cultivate abundance where you live, gain the skills and knowledge to grow beautiful and fruitful gardens. This is an online course delivered over 7 weeks with hard copy reading material, weekly live online instructional and discussion, videos, links to further learning and group chat. Learning can be applied with minimal ...

Tomorrow is discussed Today – Bioeconomy in Food for an Urban Society.

Tomorrow is discussed Today – Bioeconomy in Food for an Urban Society. Food-Changers, are you in?Let’s discover how bioeconomy can change the way we produce food in 2030. Have a look into innovative scenarios at the Berlin Science Week, November 4, 2020. Food from space, wastewater treatment by algae or ...

Urban Agriculture and Food Justice Speaker

Learn more about urban agriculture and food justice in Des Moines with the owner of Sweet Tooth Farm Monika Owczarski! Learn more about urban agriculture and food justice in Des Moines with the owner of Sweet Tooth Farm, Monika Owczarski!

Growing In Chicago: Foundations for Sustainability

Join us on November 7th to learn about good practices for growing in Chicago and the newly released Grown In Chicago assessment tool. Join us for this free virtual event where we will walk participants through best practices for establishing a sustainable foundation for your farm business. Uniquely adapted to ...

Farm City Week (Day 1)

Farm City Week (Day 1) Join us Monday, November 9, as we share virtual farm tours and interviews with Harnett County farmers, agricultural trivia activities, and a lesson on preparing your own Farm City Banquet using locally sourced foods. Since 1955, National Farm-City Week has served as an opportunity to ...

Green in the City: Urban Agriculture in your Backyard and Community

Learn how you can become an urban AG-vocate by getting involved in urban agriculture in your community and in your home! Green in the City is an annual environmental seminar series that explores key climate issues through the lenses of local, municipal, and regional speakers. Learn about lifestyle and behavioural ...

Farm City Week (Day 2)

Farm City Week (Day 2) Join us Tuesday, November 10, as we share virtual farm tours and interviews with Harnett County farmers, agricultural trivia activities, and a lesson on preparing your own Farm City Banquet using locally sourced foods. Since 1955, National Farm-City Week has served as an opportunity to ...