Urban Sustainable Agriculture

Comprehensive introduction to insect biology, identification, and pest management.

• Identify major insect orders relevant to agriculture.
• Understand insect lifecycles for integrated pest management (IPM).
• Apply sustainable pest control strategies to reduce chemical use.

Visual overviews of beneficial and harmful insects in agriculture.

• Spot beneficial pollinators and predators.
• Recognize early signs of pest infestations.
• Integrate biological controls into crop plans.

Reference for soil erosion prevention, irrigation efficiency, and watershed management.

• Implement erosion control measures.
• Design irrigation systems for efficiency.
• Monitor water quality for crop safety.

Case studies and demos of conservation tillage and water capture.

• Apply contour farming and swales.
• Reduce runoff and nutrient loss.
• Enhance water retention capacity of soils.

Fundamental text on plant biology, propagation, and crop management.

• Propagate plants via seed, cuttings, and grafting.
• Manage plant nutrition and pest resistance.
• Schedule planting for seasonal markets.

Beginner-friendly guides on greenhouse, garden, and orchard crops.

• Identify common horticultural crops.
• Use tools safely and effectively.
• Optimize plant growth in varied environments.

Definitive text on greenhouse environmental control and crop scheduling.

• Manage temperature, humidity, and light for crops.
• Implement IPM in greenhouse environments.
• Plan crop rotations for continuous production.

Tours and tutorials on greenhouse climate control and hydroponics.

• Install and calibrate environmental monitoring equipment.
• Optimize irrigation and fertigation schedules.
• Market greenhouse products profitably.

Covers supply chains, pricing, and promotion of farm goods.

• Analyze market demand and set prices.
• Develop branding for farm products.
• Negotiate with distributors and retailers.

Strategies for selling directly to consumers and via co-ops.

• Create compelling farmers market displays.
• Leverage social media for customer engagement.
• Build long-term relationships with buyers.