Registration Eligibility
No prerequisites required
Start Date
05/11/2021
End Date
05/11/2021
Description
COVID19 demonstrates the need for strong local economies and resilient solutions. Urban agriculture is a productive form of green infrastructure that supports local economies, creates jobs, improves access to healthy fresh food, and provides ecosystem services. GRHC’s Urban and Rooftop Virtual symposium will explore this burgeoning industry and the drivers behind its growth including early adopters, pioneers, advocates and successful policies.
Distance Learning
Yes
Course Equivalency
Yes
Subjects
Agriculture / Local Food Production
Health, Safety and Welfare
Yes
Hours
3.75
Learning Outcomes
Highlight the economic viability and opportunities of Urban Agriculture.
Highlight the new and innovative designs in Urban Agriculture.
Highlight community based movements to address social justice in the food system.
Instructors
Lindsay Allen, Adeline Cohen, George Gastis, Pete Ellis
Course Codes
UrbanFoodProduction2021
Provider
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities