It will be dictated by Zoom mode on November 6 and 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Chile.
Learning about urban agriculture, how to make a home greenhouse, knowing the types of fertilizers, recognizing pests and diseases that affect crops, are the topics that the Agricultural Engineer and double master, Francisco Beluzán, will address in the course “Urban Agriculture as a method of healthy and sustainable food.
“This knowledge seeks to promote the rescue of traditional practices that, with low cost, allow great benefits. Urban Agriculture is not the result of a trend, but as a possible solution to the problems of food insecurity and distribution that many countries face.”, commented the presenter.
This course explains a set of basic and necessary concepts and tools for Urban Agricultural production in small spaces, emphasizing their sustainability, said the specialist.
The value of the course is $21,990 per person. The schedule is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., includes a digital participation certificate for those who attend both days and support material. The course is organized by the communications team of Science in Chile. For more information visit www.cienciaenchile.cl or call +56 974516351.
ABOUT THE COURSE:
This course explains a set of basic and necessary concepts and tools for Urban Agricultural production in small spaces, emphasizing their sustainability. Topics such as the design of home gardens and greenhouses, pest and disease control, formulation of biofertilizers, among other topics, will be reviewed. This knowledge seeks to promote the rescue of traditional practices that, with low cost, allow great benefits.
Urban Agriculture is not the result of a trend, but as a possible solution to the problems of food insecurity and distribution that many countries face. Appropriating this knowledge and implementing it properly will generate a seal in people, where ecology, respect for the environment and consuming safe food will not be an option, but a commitment to a healthier, healthier and more sustainable life, where the results have an impact. in food security, health, work and the economic income of the families who decide to carry it out.
ABOUT OUR EXHIBITOR:
Francisco Beluzán is an Agricultural Engineer and Master in Plant Sciences from the Universidad Austral de Chile. Upon completing his undergraduate studies with the maximum grade in his thesis work, he was awarded the Dow AgroSciences Award for academic excellence in the Mention of Plant Health. During his undergraduate and postgraduate studies, he was an assistant to various chairs of the Institute of Plant Health and Production. He has always believed in knowledge as a public good, which is why his first years of work were dedicated to public service, working in INDAP and MINAGRI programs. Subsequently, he continued his studies obtaining a Master’s degree in Plant Health and Production from the Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain. He is currently completing his Doctorate at the same university, with an ANID 2019 scholarship.
Registration here https://bit.ly/CursoAgriculturaUrbana2022
