About this Event
About This Event
Urban agriculture is the production, processing, distribution, and sale of food within urban and suburban areas for noncommercial/hobby, commercial, educational, or nonprofit purposes. In this day and age where agricultural land is more difficult to find, urban agriculture could be a solution for farmers and growers to continue providing the public with high-quality crops.
This workshop will teach participants general aspects of urban agriculture including vertical farming, hydroponics systems, composting, Integrated Pest management, and more. A demonstration of the different urban agricultural systems will be part of the workshop.
Instructors:
- Luis O. Rodriguez, UF/IFAS Extension, Small Farms and Pesticide Education Agent, Polk County ([email protected])
- Julie Schelb, UF/IFAS Extension, FFL Program Coordinator, Polk County ([email protected])
Phone:
863-519-1049 or 863-519-1041
Agenda
🕑: 05:30 PM - 05:40 PM
Welcoming
🕑: 05:40 PM - 06:30 PM
Introduction to Urban Ag, Vertical Farming and Hydroponics Systems
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
How To Make Compost
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:45 PM
Demonstration of Vertical Farming, Hydroponics, and Composting
🕑: 07:45 PM - 08:00 PM
Evaluation, Q&A, and Closing
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
UF/IFAS Extension Polk County, 1702 South Holland Parkway, Bartow, United States
USD 14.64
