Innovative Gardening for Urban Spaces: Exploring Hydroponics
Urban and innovative crop production methods are transforming Southern California by turning limited space into productive green areas. Techniques like vertical farming, hydroponics, and aeroponics are maximizing land use, reducing water consumption, and cutting transportation emissions by growing food closer to consumers. This approach enhances food security, sustainability, and local resilience.
Join us for an engaging talk by Eileen Cullen, Professor and Chair of Plant Science at Cal Poly Pomona, on Hydroponics 101. Eileen will cover the essentials of soil-free growing, from nutrient solutions to selecting suitable crops, and offer practical tips for setting up your own indoor or urban garden. She’ll also discuss pest management, microbial food safety, and highlight student projects from Cal Poly Pomona’s greenhouse and controlled environment agriculture programs. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an expert with extensive experience in entomology and plant protection!
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