Introduction to Urban Agriculture

With urbanization and loss of agricultural land it is important to know alternatives on how to grow crops in limited spaces. At the same time we have to choose the best decisions to develop a profitable business. This class will focus on 2 distinct methods: Vertical Farming and Hydroponic Systems. You will learn:

• How to implement these systems into your own business
• What are the costs of such systems
• What crops are suitable to grow using these systems

Agenda

5:30pm Registration and Dinner

6:00pm Introduction to Urban Agriculture

6:15pm Greenhouse and Vertical Farming

6:45pm Hydroponic Systems

7:15pm Demonstration of Vertical and Hydroponic Systems

7:45pm Developing an Integrated pest Management for Urban Agriculture

8:15pm – 8:30pm Survey and Evaluation

Instructors

Luis O. Rodriguez, UF/IFAS Extension, Polk County

Jonael Bosques, UF/IFAS Extension, Hardee County

Lourdes Perez Perez-Cordero, UF/IFAS Extension, Highlands County

University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution

Host or Publisher UF IFAS Extension Polk County