Why Jump Start Your Urban Farm?

Here's What You'll Get:

1. Five 1.5-hour class sessions

Prewebinar: 3 Steps to Jump Start Your Urban Farm

In the prewebinar to this course, you will be introduced to some key concepts that we will dive deeper into in classes 1-4. You'll learn what it means to be an urban farmer, how to become one and why it will transform your relationship with food. Plus, you'll discover the 3 simple steps that will set you on your path to urban farmerhood (it's easier than you think!). We will cover why soil is the key to your garden's success, the 5 essential components of healthy soil, and what "regenerative" means - a key concept in this course that will change the way you look at your life!

Class 1: Diving Into Regenerative Design

First and foremost we are going to explore a new way of thinking that I like to call regenerative design.  In a nutshell humans design a particular type of system, which I like to call a degenerative system.  Nature on the other hand is built on regenerative systems.  We will spend a fair amount of time distinguishing the two and looking for regenerative systems in your space.  They are there, we just need to know what we are looking for then learn how to replicate them.

Class 2: Urban Farm Systems & the Design Process

Next, you will learn to observe your space and then create your first sustainability plan for your home.  This is an integral piece because, often, when we don't plan, it is like we are shooting in the dark.  Plus, if you are anything like me you take on wayyyy to much, and then only part of it gets done.  So the planning process is crucial because it helps us avoid becoming overwhelmed - the single biggest barrier to getting things accomplished.

Class 3: The Local Food Economy

In class 3, we will explore a 7-part model of urban food sustainability that I call the Local Food Economy. You'll discover how you can plug into the local food economy and what kind of a farmer you would like to be.  This is where the exploration gets really fun.  Do you want to grow for your family, your neighborhood or your entire city? The choice is up to you. Once you get an idea of this you have a lot more power to impact our food sourcing, nutritional density, and so much more. We will also touch on some of the specifics of what you need to be paying attention to in your space, such as how to find your yard's solar aspect.

Class 4: What's Next?