AGRI 176 - Urban Food & Agriculture

PROGRAM: Agriculture
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019

Presents an overview of sustainable practices in urban food and agriculture production. The course will focus on design of urban farming businesses, sustainability, and marketing of end products. This course is for current and aspiring urban farmers, community garden organizers, urban homesteaders, etc. Students will leave the course with the knowledge and tools to help them start their own urban food/agriculture business.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

Describe the types of urban food and agriculture production utilized in society.
Research the history and need for urban food production in the United States.
Analyze the importance of space conservation in urban environments.
Recognize key terminology, methods, regulations, and marketing strategies utilized in urban farming.
Create an urban farm business plan.

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -

History of urban farming
Irrigation Techniques
Need for urban farming
Growing system options
Designing an urban food farm/Ag Business
Marketing/Entrepreneurship
Sustainability & the importance
AgriTourism & Farm to Table
Certification with 100% Organic Production
National Food Security Issues
Plant & soil health
Funding Opportunities
Composting
Environmental Aspects
Pest & weed management
Zoning/Regulations

GRADING POLICY

A	90-100
B	80-89
C	70-79
D	60-69
F	0-59

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AGRI 176 - Urban Food & Agriculture