SAFS 632 (01) - Urban Agriculture

Urban Agriculture

Durham   Life Sciences & Agriculture :: SustainableAg&Food Systems
Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2021 - Full Term (08/30/2021 - 12/13/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   20  
CRN: 16438
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.
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester
Instructors: STAFF

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/30/2021 12/13/2021 MWF 11:10am - 12:00pm KEND 231
8/30/2021 12/13/2021 W 1:10pm - 3:00pm KEND 205