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Explores the connections between urban agriculture and public health using case studies around the United States. Examines the people, practices, policies, and public health significance of urban agriculture. Lectures and background reading provide an evidence-based introduction to the connections among public health, agriculture, community development and food justice. Students are expected to listen to online lecture(s), do readings, and quizzes before the course begins. The in-person portion of the course is based in Baltimore City. Field trips to local urban farms and interviews with urban farmers help students blend theory and practice. For a final assignment, students will apply what they have learned about urban agriculture and public health by completing an exercise in farm planning.