<p>Lecture, three hours; laboratory, 90 minutes. History and recent revival of urban agriculture (gardening) in Los Angeles area. Exploration of how urban gardening is response to crises such as U.S. obesity epidemic and resulting health problems. Critiques of industrial agriculture in California and elsewhere in U.S. Exploration of how urban agriculture springs from healthy food/active living and consumer movements that advocate access to locally grown, in-season, affordable food. Biweekly hands-on gardening laboratory in Sunset Canyon Recreation Center Organic Garden. P/NP or letter grading.</p>

Community Health Sciences

The school aims to build health and equity, and to drive positive change for all people. The school acts on this mission through initiatives in three core areas: education, discovery, and service.

Jonathan and Karin Fielding School of Public Health

The department is concerned with health equity and well-being for all individuals and communities.

General Catalog

Healthy Food Access in Los Angeles: History and Practice of Urban Agriculture

COMHLT131

4 units