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Commercial Urban Farming 101
Start, Scale, and Succeed with Vertical Farms & Greenhouses
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What's included?
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6 thematic units
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2.5+ hours of video content
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1 Certificate
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Test of 50 multiple choice questions
Since 2014, Agritecture has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs, designers, and changemakers successfully enter the urban farming space. Now, in collaboration with Wikifarmer, that same expertise is available online—empowering you to build a thriving urban agriculture business from anywhere in the world.
This course provides a strong foundation for launching or improving your commercial urban farm. You’ll learn how to think strategically, choose the right business model and technology, and make smart decisions around crop selection, operations, and market positioning. Practical tools and real-world case studies help you avoid common mistakes and apply what you learn directly to your project.
What makes this course unique?
It's built on years of global, hands-on experience and designed to give you the clarity and confidence needed to grow a resilient, impactful urban farming venture.
It's built on years of global, hands-on experience and designed to give you the clarity and confidence needed to grow a resilient, impactful urban farming venture.
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Meet your Instructors - Agritecture
Henry founded Agritecture.com in 2011 and Agritecture Consulting in 2014. In his role as CEO, Henry tracks emerging agriculture and urban development trends around the world, speaking frequently with everyone from farmers & entrepreneurs, to architects & real estate developers, to investors & corporate executives. He has toured a wide range of farming operations across five continents. Henry also works closely with some of Agritecture’s largest clients to ensure the success of these projects. An acknowledged global thought leader in urban agriculture, Henry has received awards and recognition from organizations including Produce Grower, Rabobank, and the University of Guelph.
Yara is the prior Director of Operations in Agritecture. She gained an interest in sustainable agriculture from her work experience in the Middle East. Yara has direct farm operating and P&L management experience, having led the operations of an 8,000-square foot rooftop greenhouse farm in New York City.
Djavid helps Agritecture’s clients determine the right growing method, equipment, farm layout, and labor management methods. He has a professional background in sustainable technologies including hydroponic equipment distribution, vertical axis wind turbine sales, and carbon sequestration applications. Djavid's focus is to build the most sustainable and low-carbon systems possible. He has developed and worked on farms internationally.
David advises Agritecture’s clients on growing and operations related questions. David has more than 20 years of experience working on various types of farms, including indoor and outdoor hydroponics as well as soil. David has an MBA in sustainable management, a BA in environmental studies with a focus on agroecology, and a certificate in horticulture.
Alberto assists Agritecture’s clients on optimizing the operations and energy performance of greenhouses and CEA facilities. He worked for the University of Costa Rica on greenhouse climate control, and, upon moving to Europe, received hands-on experience in the operation, design, and construction of vertical farms. Alberto collaborated with the German Aerospace Center in a plant selection methodology for the ISS and worked with the EDEN team on a vertical farming system analysis. Alberto holds an MSc in Biosystems Engineering from Wageningen University.
This course is for you...
Urban Farmers and Agripreneurs
looking to start a commercial urban farming venture—whether rooftop, vertical, or greenhouse-based—who need guidance on business planning, market research, and technology choices.
Students and Recent Graduates
seeking practical, business-oriented knowledge to complement their academic background and explore career paths in urban and controlled environment agriculture.
City Planners, Architects, and Designers
interested in integrating agriculture into urban spaces and smart cities, who want to understand the operational and business aspects of urban farming systems.
NGOs, Educators, and Community Leaders
working on food security, environmental education, or social impact projects who want to explore how urban farming can be leveraged for sustainable development and community engagement.
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