Sustainable Urban Agriculture Certificate
Description
Overview
Growing food in an urban environment is on the rise. Find out how you can provide a positive social impact on individuals and your community by choosing agricultural practices that are environmentally sound and productive. You will learn both theory and practical skills to support agricultural sustainability.
With a total of five online courses to complete, this program will show you how to produce nutritious food in an urban setting, protect your community's land and water resources, and demonstrate effective citizenship.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:
- Identify the relationships between soil, water, insects, diseases and weeds in agricultural systems
- Implement best management practices and inputs to improve soil health and produce economically and ecologically viable products
- Apply agricultural practices that are environmentally sound and productive, and provide a positive social impact on individuals and the community
- Identify the major food producing plant families commonly found in temperate zone growing areas and niche market opportunities for urban agriculture
- Select the best storage options for specific fruits and vegetables and understand the key steps and limitations to can, dry and freeze foods
- Develop an effective business plan
Required Courses
4 Course(s)
- 3101026 Theory and Principles of Sustainable Urban Agriculture and Sustainable Urban Horticulture
- 3101027 Sustainable Urban Crop Production
- 3101028 Food Processing for Urban Gardeners
- 3101029 Fundamentals of the Role of Plants in Urban Sustainability
Electives
1 Course(s)
- 3101005 Business Principles in Horticulture
- 3101019 Issues in Urban Agriculture
- 3101031 Agricultural Plant Selection for Urban Gardens
Careers
- Urban residential food grower
- Municipal planner
- Public gardens staff
- Environmental advocate
Details
The program requires the completion of four foundational courses and one elective course.* Courses may be taken in any order. We recommend that you begin your studies with the required foundational courses.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/ end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to the program, section, and/or semester.
Overview
- Institution: University of Guelph
- Program type: Certificat
- Language: English
- Program Code:
- Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.