Module 5: Community Programming for Urban Agriculture Learn how land- and food-based programming can be designed to animate urban agriculture projects. Discuss potential barriers and necessary resources for working with different audiences, including youth, seniors, schools, and community organizations. Understand the importance of cultural competency when working in community. Format/Location: In-Person, Ecosource Mississauga Date: Thursday, […]

Module 6: Building Relationships and Community Capacity Build lasting relationships with participants and partners. Explore effective outreach and communication strategies that support meaningful participation in urban agriculture programs. Learn how to recruit, orient, train, and retain volunteers, and to create opportunities for participants to develop skills, take on greater responsibility, and grow as community leaders. […]

Module 7: Managing Urban Agriculture Programs Explore the day-to-day responsibilities involved in operating an urban agriculture program, meeting deliverables, and managing project cycles. Discuss considerations for cultivating inclusive spaces, managing a team, and welcoming the contributions of staff, volunteers and program participants. Learn the value of fostering collaboration and developing partnerships to improve outcomes, maximize […]

Module 8: Urban Agriculture Leadership What does effective leadership look like in community-based urban agriculture? Explore what it takes to steer an urban agriculture initiative strategically, from building governance structures and diversifying funding to writing successful grants. Discuss how to build trust and collaboration with diverse communities, communicate effectively with stakeholders including funders and supporters, […]