Learn how to cultivate food safely from planting to harvest in an urban setting while using best practices to nourish the soil, the environment, and your community.
• Identify urban farming challenges and opportunities
• Ground your vision to form goals specific to your operation
• Understand and manage urban soil health
• Develop a crop plan
• Manage pests
• Understand the fundamentals of permaculture and site design
• Consider various planting techniques, including season extension and controlled environment growing
• Identify local resources for growing
This class is meant to strengthen your readiness for urban farming and provide an opportunity to network with others pursuing similar projects.
The registration fee is $97 per individual and includes a workbook. Register by February 23, 2024.