EARTHSYS 181: Concepts of Urban Agriculture (EARTHSYS 281, EESS 181, EESS 281)
For advanced undergraduates and graduate students from all fields. Current status of and potential for global urban agriculture. Topics include: environmental and economic dimensions of urban food production and sourcing; city policy and land-use planning; and an ecosystem services approach to urban agriculture. Developed and developing world contexts. Two field trips are required. Students must attend one field trip from group A and another from group B. See below. nnEnrollment is limited. Application on the first day of class, attendance mandatory. Enrollment permissions will be determined after first class meeting. Contact tcostell@stanford.edu with questions. nnGroup A: Community Urban Gardens - Saturday, April 14 (morning); Saturday, April 21 (morning)nGroup B: Commercial Urban Agriculture Operations - Friday, April 20 (all day); Friday, April 27 (all day)
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