A 12-week urban agriculture curriculum.
Everything a first-time grower or first-time teacher needs to run a productive, healthy garden — designed for schools, community groups, and workforce programs.
Twelve modules. One certificate.
By the end, students can independently plan, plant, tend, harvest, and teach a productive urban garden.
Soil & Site Science
Testing, amending, and understanding urban soil.
Seeds & Propagation
Starting from seed, transplanting, hardening off.
Bed Building
Raised beds, in-ground rows, no-till principles.
Season Extension
Row covers, cold frames, greenhouse basics.
Water & Irrigation
Drip systems, rainwater harvesting, watering schedules.
Pest & Disease IPM
Integrated pest management the organic way.
Companion Planting
Polyculture design and pollinator support.
Harvest & Post-Harvest
Timing, tools, wash-pack, and cold storage.
Composting
Building healthy soil from food and yard waste.
Business of Growing
Pricing, markets, wholesale, and grants.
Community Facilitation
Leading a garden and teaching what you know.
Capstone Project
Design and pitch your own urban ag project.
Ready to teach it in your school?
We partner with schools across Kansas City to install gardens and train teachers.