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PUA 103: Urban Farming by Community Nonprofits

The Promise of Urban Agriculture

Introduction
Series Overview and Learning Objectives
The Promise of Urban Agriculture Study
About the Team

Course Overview & Learning Objectives

Course Learning Objectives
Course Instructors
Course User Guide
Course Assignments and Activities
Accessibility Support
Meet the Farmers
Glossary
Pre-Course Survey: Tell Us About Yourself!

Grounding the Nonprofit Mission in Urban Farming

Introduction and Learning Objectives
Centering the Mission
Community-Led vs. Community-Based Farming
Activity: Urban Agriculture Defined
Working Authentically Towards Food Justice and Food Sovereignty
Spotlight: Rooted

Planning the Nonprofit Urban Farm

Introduction and Learning Objectives
Incorporating as a Nonprofit
Urban Farming Business Models
Farming as a Nonprofit
Risk Management
Farm Planning
Assignment 1: Mapping Community Assets
Activity: Building Effective Partnerships
Farm Staffing
Urban Farming Revenue Strategies
Understanding Seasonality

Grant Writing for the Urban Farm

Introduction and Learning Objectives
Preparing to Apply for Grants
Preparing to Receive Grants
Local Grants
Federal Grants

Documenting Activities for Funders and Supporters

Introduction and Learning Objectives
Grant Reporting Fundamentals
Documenting Farm Impacts
Tracking the Numbers
Telling Your Story
Community Engagement in Reporting

Sustaining and Leveraging Your Urban Farm's Success

Introduction and Learning Objectives
Growing the Farm's Infrastructure
Building Organizational Capacity to Meet Farm Needs
Planning for Financial Sustainability

Course Wrap Up and Resources

Wrap-Up
Post-Course Survey: Reflecting on the Course!
Staying Connected After This Course Ends
Resources for This Course
USDA Resources for Urban Agriculture
Stories and Maps of Urban Farms

Centering the Mission

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