GENGREENEDUCATIONALMATERIALS
ProgrammeTitle:UrbanFarmers
Organisation:OrganizationEarth
Summary
TargetGroup:Youngpeople
Duration: 2to4hourspersession,adaptabledepending onthedepthofcontentandplantingactivities
Ahands-onworkshoponorganicurbanfarminginspaceslikerooftopsandcourtyards Participantswillexplore sustainablefoodproduction,composting,andseasonal,localcropswhileengaginginpracticalgardening activities.Theworkshopfostersideaexchangeandpromotesurbanagricultureasakeytosustainablecity development
Description
Introduction&Icebreaker: Whyurbanfarmingmatters:localfoodsystemsandsustainabilityincities
Composting&SoilPreparation:Creatinghealthysoilusingcompostandnaturalmaterials.
PlantingActivity:Participantsplantseasonalvegetablesorherbsinsmallcontainersorgardenbeds.
UrbanGardeningTechniques:Tipsformaintainingarooftoporbalconygarden,irrigation,pestcontrol,andvertical gardening
Reflection&Exchange:Sharingthoughts,experiences,andgardeningdreams;Q&Aandtroubleshootingcommon urbanfarmingissues.
Objectives
1.Introduceparticipantstotheprinciplesandpractices oforganicurbanfarming
2 Promotesustainablefoodproductionwithincity environments
3.Encouragecompostinganduseofnaturalfertilisers.
4 Supportlocalandseasonalfoodawareness
5 Buildcommunitythroughcollectivegardeningand ideaexchange
6.Highlighturbanfarming’sroleinresilient,greencities.
Challenges
Accessibilityofsuitableurbanspaces(sunlight, safety,permission).
Weatherdependenciesforoutdooractivities
Impact
Participantsgainpracticalknowledgeinsustainableurbanagriculture. Empowermenttogrowtheirownfood,eveninsmallurbanspaces. Evenindenselypopulatedareas,enhancedconnectiontonatureandthe foodcycle.
Environmentalawarenessthroughunderstandingtheroleoflocalfood systems
Eachparticipantwilltakehomeaplantedcontainerwithherbsor vegetables,encouragingthemtonurturetheplantandcontinuegrowing athome,learninghowtocareforitandtrackitsgrowth
