SAFS 632 (01) - Urban Agriculture

Urban Agriculture

Durham   Life Sciences & Agriculture :: SustainableAg&Food Systems
Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2018 - Full Term (08/27/2018 - 12/10/2018)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   20  
CRN: 16834
Urban agricultural systems play an important role in local food production. Production systems range from community gardens to completely controlled production environments. Urban farmers dace unique challenges developing sustainable business models due to high land costs, waste management, post-harvest storage, and limited technical experience. This course provides a practical, hands-on understanding of urban agricultural production systems. Emphasis is placed on controlled environmental agriculture from an urban farmer?s perspective through classroom discussion and production systems operation.
Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester
Instructors: STAFF

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/27/2018 12/10/2018 MWF 11:10am - 12:00pm SLS G16
8/27/2018 12/10/2018 M 1:10pm - 3:00pm KEND 202