REGISTRATION – Urban Food Futures: A Seminar Series on Agriculture in Cities

Overview

Urban Food Futures is a national four‑part seminar series exploring the complexity, innovation, and impact of urban agriculture in U.S. cities. The series convenes researchers, Extension professionals, practitioners, and community partners to examine how urban agriculture operates as an ecological, social, and food‑system strategy.

Each 90‑minute session offers moderated discussions, case studies, and applied research that illuminate how urban agriculture contributes to resilience, community well‑being, and sustainable food futures.

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Seminar Sessions

Session 1: What Is Urban Agriculture?
March 3rd, 10-11:30am PST / 1-2:30pm EST

A grounding exploration of urban agriculture typologies, production systems, challenges, and opportunities.

Session 2: Urban Agriculture, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services
March 24th, 10-11:30am PST / 1-2:30pm EST

How ecological processes—soil, water, climate, biodiversity—shape urban agroecosystems and farmers’ decision‑making.

Session 3: Urban Agriculture as a Social Function
April 14th, 10-11:30am PST / 1-2:30pm EST

Urban agriculture as a space for community care, social connection, food security, and local sovereignty.

Session 4: Urban Agriculture Extension & Research
May 5th, 10am-11:30am PST / 1-2:30pm EST

Current models and future directions for urban agriculture Extension, applied research, and practitioner needs.