SOCL 4252: Food in American History and Culture

An introduction to growing produce in built urban structures, with case studies.

Agricultural consultant Peter Tasgal examines the costs and product prices of conventional, hydroponic, vertical, and container farming.

This arm of the United Nations works to provide food security for people around the world in accordance with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals,

This CityLab article relates the salient points of a 2018 National Bureau of Economic Research study which found that social inequality is the driving force of food deserts and poor health in inner city neighborhoods.

This 2019 study investigated the commercial promise of urban-based agriculture.

This Netherland Television film looks at the integration of vertical farming into the urban infrastructure and food networks (47 mins)

RUAF provides guidance and planning toolkits for urban and peri-urban agriculture initiatives.

Specializes in identifying resources for food systems and management practices that support sustainability and economic viability.

Information on backyard, roof-top and balcony gardening, community gardening in vacant lots and parks, roadside urban fringe agriculture and livestock grazing in open space.