Humber College’s new micro-credential in Sustainable Urban Farming

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Author: Sustain Ontario

Posted: September 8, 2024

Humber College’s Faculty of Social & Community Services is offering a new micro-credential in Sustainable Urban Farming, facilitated by Amanda Smiderle.

The course is open to all learners at any level.

Amanda Smiderle is a seasoned gardener with expertise in Nutritional Sciences and Physical Therapy, who will provide both theoretical and practical insights into sustainable urban farming. The course will cover essential topics including food sovereignty, crop planning, troubleshooting pests, and the social impacts of sustainable urban gardening.

The course runs from September 30 to November 15, 2024, and includes a digital badge certifying learners upon successful completion. The tuition fee will cover:

Access to seven self-paced online learning modules
Access to live online sessions for networking with the facilitator and peers
All materials needed to build and plant an indoor garden, delivered to your home

To learn more or to register, visit the Humber College website here.

The deadline for registration is September 30, 2024.