Urban Agriculture Virtual Symposium 2024

Explore the vital intersection of urban living and sustainable agriculture. Discover how utilizing green roof spaces for food production can revolutionize urban landscapes, providing not only fresh, locally-grown produce but also enhancing community resilience. Learn from experts about the innovative techniques and benefits of urban farming on rooftops, and how it can contribute to a more sustainable and interconnected future for our cities. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the possibilities of urban agriculture and its potential to transform our communities for the better.

Explore the vital intersection of urban living and sustainable agriculture. Discover how utilizing green roof spaces for food production can revolutionize urban landscapes, providing not only fresh, locally-grown produce but also enhancing community resilience. Learn from experts about the innovative techniques and benefits of urban farming on rooftops, and how it can contribute to a more sustainable and interconnected future for our cities. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the possibilities of urban agriculture and its potential to transform our communities for the better.

Includes

  • Unlimited access to the Urban Agriculture Virtual Symposium 2024 recordings
  • Certificate of completion


Agenda

  • Introductory Remarks
  • Green Roof Technology in Urban Agriculture: Lessons in Urban Agriculture
    • Leigh Whittinghill, Assistant Agricultural Scientist, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
  • Rooftop Farming for Healthcare in Downtown Boston
    • Sarah Hastings, Rooftop Farm Manager, Boston Medical Center
  • Food Sovereignty in Action: Intentional Urban Agriculture on a Green Roof
    • Nicole Austin, Black Food Sovereignty Engagement Coordinator, Toronto Metropolitan University
  • Evaluating Leafy Green Production in a Colorado Rooftop Agrivoltaics System
    • Armando Villa-Ignacio, Graduate Student, Colorado State University
  • Economics of Rooftop Agriculture
    • Steven Peck, GRP, GRIMP, Hon. ASLA, Founder & President, GRHC

Your Instructor


Green Roofs for Healthy Cities
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) - North America Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(6) professional industry association working to grow the green roof and wall industry throughout North America since 1999.


Course Curriculum


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