GEOG-G 357 URBAN ALTERNATIVE AGRICULTURE (3 CR.)
From connecting with the earth to changing the food system, this course digs into the narratives surrounding community gardens and community orchards. Explores topics like sustainability, food justice, and the pastoral roots of these projects. Utilizes multimedia, speakers from community projects, and class discussion.
2 classes found
Spring 2025
| Component | Credits | Class | Status | Time | Day | Facility | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEC | 3 | 11536 | Closed | 3:10 p.m.–5:40 p.m. | W | SB 017 | Kalentzidou O |
Regular Academic Session / In Person
LEC 11536: Total Seats: 21 / Available: 0 / Waitlisted: 0
Lecture (LEC)
- COLL (CASE) S&H Breadth of Inq
- Above class meets with another section of GEOG-G 357
- COLL (CASE) S&H Breadth of Inquiry credit
- COLL (CASE) Sustainability Literacy credit
Course Description Urban Agriculture (UA) is the growing, processing, and distribution of food and other products through intensive plant cultivation and small-scale animal husbandry in and around cities. As an alternative to the industrial food system and its detrimental effects, urban farmers contribute to the food supply in their cities and promote access to locally grown, nutritious and healthy food. Through discussions, lectures, and community-engaged activities, we will examine how urban farmers employ sustainable growing practices, strengthen community resilience, become stewards of their environment, and encourage equitable food access. We will also address key limitations in the practice of UA and conflicts that arise among urban gardeners, city governments, and land developers. As a student, you will identify key research resources for carrying out UA initiatives and demonstrate practical knowledge of multiple UA techniques and tools through working in a community garden setting. Course Learning Outcomes ¿ Examine how urban agriculture supports sustainable and equitable environmental and social practices. ¿ Explore the intersections of race, gender, class, and income in urban farming practices and policies. ¿ Assess the efficacy of urban agriculture initiatives in local and global contexts. ¿ Develop farming skills by working collaboratively in a community garden. CASE Environmental Literacy Learning Outcomes Students will be able to: 1. Define sustainability and identify major challenges in relation to urban agriculture practice and initiatives. 2. Apply sustainability concepts, such as crop diversification, healthy soils, and access to urban food outlets, to address challenges in a global context. 3. Evaluate individual and collective actions in urban agriculture initiatives that connect urban environmental health to community resilience. Community Engaged Learning We will spend a significant amount of time at the Healing Garden at Hilltop working in the greenhouse and the garden. You will gain hands-on experience in urban farming techniques, and you will learn to grow food in a community setting. Fieldtrips: usually I schedule fieldtrips to farms and UA businesses. I strive to have fieldtrips take place during regular class time.
| Component | Credits | Class | Status | Time | Day | Facility | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEC | 3 | 14080 | Closed | 3:10 p.m.–5:40 p.m. | W | SB 017 | Kalentzidou O |
Regular Academic Session / In Person
LEC 14080: Total Seats: 5 / Available: 0 / Waitlisted: 0
Lecture (LEC)
- COLL (CASE) S&H Breadth of Inq
- Above class open to Hutton Honors College students only
- Above Class meets with another section of GEOG-G357
- COLL (CASE) S&H Breadth of Inquiry credit
- COLL (CASE) Sustainability Literacy credit
Course Description Urban Agriculture (UA) is the growing, processing, and distribution of food and other products through intensive plant cultivation and small-scale animal husbandry in and around cities. As an alternative to the industrial food system and its detrimental effects, urban farmers contribute to the food supply in their cities and promote access to locally grown, nutritious and healthy food. Through discussions, lectures, and community-engaged activities, we will examine how urban farmers employ sustainable growing practices, strengthen community resilience, become stewards of their environment, and encourage equitable food access. We will also address key limitations in the practice of UA and conflicts that arise among urban gardeners, city governments, and land developers. As a student, you will identify key research resources for carrying out UA initiatives and demonstrate practical knowledge of multiple UA techniques and tools through working in a community garden setting. Course Learning Outcomes ¿ Examine how urban agriculture supports sustainable and equitable environmental and social practices. ¿ Explore the intersections of race, gender, class, and income in urban farming practices and policies. ¿ Assess the efficacy of urban agriculture initiatives in local and global contexts. ¿ Develop farming skills by working collaboratively in a community garden. CASE Environmental Literacy Learning Outcomes Students will be able to: 1. Define sustainability and identify major challenges in relation to urban agriculture practice and initiatives. 2. Apply sustainability concepts, such as crop diversification, healthy soils, and access to urban food outlets, to address challenges in a global context. 3. Evaluate individual and collective actions in urban agriculture initiatives that connect urban environmental health to community resilience. Community Engaged Learning We will spend a significant amount of time at the Healing Garden at Hilltop working in the greenhouse and the garden. You will gain hands-on experience in urban farming techniques, and you will learn to grow food in a community setting. Fieldtrips: usually I schedule fieldtrips to farms and UA businesses. I strive to have fieldtrips take place during regular class time.
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