NFDS
3720

Urban Agriculture and Food Activism

Schools of Public Engagement: BPATS

Liberal Arts
Undergraduate Course
Degree Students
Urb Agriculture/Food Activism
Fall 2026
Taught By: Carolin Mees
Section: A

CRN: 19315

Credits: 3

This course explores relationships between urban food production and activism for social and environmental justice in the food system. As a class, we will discuss concepts of urban agriculture and food activism, and review various types of urban agriculture and community-based food activism in cities. Throughout the course, students will investigate how urban agriculture and food activism can be understood in particular case studies; work to understand approaches to community-driven urban agriculture and policy advocacy; and develop a proposal of how to provide support to stakeholders in bringing about food systems change through urban food production and related initiatives. The course includes weekly online class sessions, online guest lectures and/or virtual field trips, and individual learning about a community urban agriculture project of their choosing.

Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Schools of Public Engagement (NS)

Department: BPATS (BPAT)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 18

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: September 8, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 16, 2026 (Monday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 10:20pm EDT 3/18/2026

Meeting Info:
Days: Tuesday
Times: 2:00pm - 3:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 8/26/2026 - 12/14/2026