Introduction to Urban Agriculture

1702 South Holland Parkway,Bartow FL 33830

13 October, 2022

Description

With urbanization and loss of agricultural land 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 businessWhat are the cost of such systemsWhat crops are suitable to grow using these systemsAgenda 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