Urban Agriculture Certificate
The Urban Agriculture Certificate is a 100% online program where students receive in-depth instruction for urban crop production from farm design through harvest techniques.
Events
Urban Agriculture holds a variety of programs each year that range from educational programs to certifications
Grass To Garden
This Purdue Extension Signature Program will equip communities, often composed of diverse audiences with little or no exposure to Purdue Extension, with interdisciplinary education and programming aimed at making successful agricultural and community development efforts and healthier communities with improved access to local food. Click the link below to learn more and to view upcoming events.
The Urban Agriculture Certificate
The Urban Agriculture Certificate is a new, fully online program that provides students with the flexibility to earn their certificate from anywhere, anytime. Participants receive in-depth instruction for urban crop production from farm design through harvest techniques.
Indiana Horticulture Conference & Expo
The Indiana Horticulture Conference & Expo is an educational meeting designed to meet the needs of fruit, vegetable, wine, organics, and specialty crop growers and marketers in Indiana and surrounding states.
Johnnie Mae Farm
In 2015, the City of Fort Wayne’s Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services completed the historic renovation of former fire station #9 and equipped it with a state-of-the-art commercial grade kitchen, which is available for rent or use by community groups.
Urban Agriculture Tool Kit:
The toolkit is a document created by the USDA that identifies and describes technical and financial resources developed by urban farmers, federal and city government agencies, and local organizations that address considerations for new urban farmers.
Urban Farm Business Plan:
The Urban Farm Business Plan Handbook provides guidance for developing a business plan for the startup and operation of an urban farm and focuses on food and non-food related cultivated agriculture.
Urban Ag News:
Urban Ag News educates readers and provide an understanding of the industry’s latest technologies and luminaries.
Newsletter
We release a monthly newsletter that includes events, surveys, opportunities, and news about our community. You can also subscribe to our email list by clicking below.
Our Team
Urban Agriculture works to support urban agriculture in Indiana’s cities and towns will lead to healthier, more resilient people and places!
MAILING ADDRESS
Nathan Shoaf
Urban Agriculture State Coordinator
615 W State Street
West Lafayette
IN 47907
AVAILABLE AT 8AM TO 5PM
(765) 496-3225