California Polytechnic State University, Pomona
Urban and Community Agriculture Minor
An undergraduate minor that covers small-scale and sustainable food production tailored to urban settings, combining practical methods, technology, social enterprise and new business approaches. Suited to students in related majors who want applied skills for community-based agriculture, urban food systems, or agricultural entrepreneurship.
What you'll study
Coursework explores multiple dimensions of urban and community farming, including practical production approaches, sustainable techniques, and the use of technology and business models adapted to cities and communities. The minor is listed among plant science options that also include agronomy, horticulture, pest and disease management, soil science, and water resources & irrigation design.
Entry requirements
Specific enrollment rules are provided through the university catalog; students should consult the most recent catalog edition and the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences for prerequisite and declaration procedures.
Career prospects
Completing this minor complements majors that lead to work in urban food production, community gardening programs, local food enterprises, nonprofit food access initiatives, and roles that require applied knowledge of sustainable small-scale agriculture and related technologies.
Scholarships & funding angle
Students interested in funding should review general university and department scholarship resources and check plant science program pages and the university catalog for opportunities tied to agricultural studies and experiential learning.
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