Course 1: A History of Urban Agriculture

While interest in urban agriculture feels like it's currently at an all-time high, urban agriculture has been practiced in the United States for generations. This video explores the history of urban agriculture in the United States; the following video examines the role the USDA is currently playing to support and expand urban agriculture and innovative production.

As you watch these videos, think about how urban agriculture's history informs how it is practiced today. How does this history help contextualize your perceptions of urban agriculture and how you, as a USDA employee, can support urban growers?