Urban Farming Masterclass

Published 2/2023
MP4 | Video: h264, 1280×720 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz
Language: English | Size: 1.35 GB | Duration: 2h 21m
Learn about vertical farming and it’s power to transform urban spaces

What you’ll learn
Learn about different growing techniques
Discover the transformational power of vertical farming
Understand the social and environmental impact of vertical farming
Learn how to grow microgreens at home
Requirements
Having contributed to our crowdfunding campaign in Indiegogo.
Description
In this course, you’ll learn about what is vertical farming, different vertical farming techniques, its main impacts and challenges, as well as how to grow your own microgreens at home. This is a course easy to attend and has a low to medium degree of difficulty. This free course is for all the contributors that claimed the Masterclass perk in our crowdfunding campaign. The course is composed of four parts:Training module 1: Introduction to urban farming;Training module 2: Going deeper;Training module 3: Environmental and social impact of vertical farming;Workshop: How to grow your own microgreens at home.After the first module, we will go deeper into the technical aspects of urban farming, which include:Brief recaps of vertical farming, indoor farming, and controlled environment agricultureGrowing methods (so, hydroponics, crops, growing mediums, etc.)Plant physiology (which includes nutrition and photosynthesis)Pest and pathogens (including their management)And Some thoughts on the sustainability of it allFinally, a fun rap made by our colleague Stefano brings some comedy to the scene. Lecturers:Maria is one of the cofounders and RAIZ’ chief scientist. I will be presenting this module and nº2. I have a degree In Biology and a master’s In Conservation, and Professional experience in environmental impact consulting and hydroponics.Emiliano Gutierrez is also a cofounder and RAIZ’ CEO and is responsible for business development and project management. He will be giving module nº3. He is an entrepreneur with international experience in renewable energy.And finally, Stefano Nti, he is also a cofounder and RAIZ’ main advising grower. He will be giving the microgreen workshop.
Overview
Section 1: Introduction to Urban Farming – short guide
Lecture 1 Introduction to: the course & lectures, Raiz, Urban Farming & related concepts
Section 2: Going deeper into Vertical Farming
Lecture 2 Training module I: Going deeper into vertical farming
Lecture 3 Training module II: Going deeper into vertical farming
Section 3: Vertical Farming Impacts
Lecture 4 Training module III: Vertical Farming Impacts on the Community and Environment.
Section 4: Microgreens Masterclass
Lecture 5 An easy way to grow microgreens at home
Section 5: Closing video
Lecture 6 Our rap will sum up this course and hopefully, make you laugh
All ages and backgrounds
Homepage

https://www.udemy.com/course/urban-farming-masterclass/