Controlled Environment Agriculture
In this course, you will learn the importance of controlling water, light, temperature, substrate, nutrients, and the atmosphere for maximizing plant growth.
✓ No prerequisites
✓ 100% online for maximum flexibility
✓ Created by industry experts and designed to give you needed skills
Urban farms require 80% less land than traditional farms
With more than half of the world's population living in urban areas, the demand for fresh, local, and sustainable food sources has never been greater.
Urban agriculture can transform our cities into hubs of sustainable living and resilience.
Feeding the City: As urban populations grow, so does the need for innovative food production solutions. Urban agriculture leverages rooftops, vacant lots, and vertical gardens to bring fresh produce closer to city dwellers, reducing the carbon footprint associated with traditional agriculture.
Sustainability and Resilience: Urban agriculture isn't just about growing food; it's about creating self-sufficient communities. By producing food locally, cities can reduce their reliance on distant food sources, decrease transportation emissions, and enhance food security.
Community and Social Impact: Urban agriculture fosters community engagement and social cohesion. It brings people together to work towards a common goal, promoting healthier lifestyles and stronger community bonds.
Urban Agriculture Certificate
In the full Urban Agriculture Certificate, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to start or enhance your urban agriculture project. Because it's instructor-led, you'll receive timely feedback, support, and clarification on assignments. And you'll still be able to learn when it's most convenient.
Intro to Urban Agriculture
In the FREE Introduction to Urban Agriculture Course, you will learn what "urban agriculture" means along with essential definitions and concepts to help you get started on this exciting journey!
"All the lectures in this program were so informative and intriguing. Throughout the program I just kept saying, “wow that’s actually something I can do, myself.” That’s the amazing thing about urban agriculture because it doesn’t take a professional to do it. Anyone can if they have the drive to do so."
~ Past Urban Agriculture Student
Related to Urban Agriculture, there are also programs related to hydroponics and permaculture design systems.
