In this eight-session program, learn how to cultivate food safely from planting to harvest in an urban setting.

Purdue Extension specialists and educators will lead the course teaching you how to:    

• Identify urban farming challenges and opportunities   

• Form goals specific to your operation   

• Understand and manage urban soil health   

• Create a comprehensive site design   

• Develop a crop plan   

• Manage pests   

• Grow food safely from planting to harvest   

• Incorporate advanced planting techniques like permaculture and indoor agriculture   

• Use circular economy principles   

Purdue University prohibits discrimination against any member of the University community on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran.

If you are in need of accommodations to attend this program, please contact Rebecca Koetz prior to the meeting at 219-755-3240 or busser@purdue.edu by February 23, 2026.

For special dietary needs contact Rebecca Koetz at 219-755-3240 or busser@purdue.edu by February 23, 2026.

If you need an interpreter or translator, please contact Rebecca Koetz prior to the meeting at 219-755-3240 or busser@purdue.edu by February 23, 2026.