ValleyHUB’s Urban Farm and Food Hub serve as living laboratories for courses in Kalamazoo Valley Community College’s Agrifoods department. We have three main types of educational offerings:

Courses for credit in the Agrifoods department are a required component of Kalmazoo Valley’s Culinary Arts and Sustainable Food Systems associate’s degree program. These introductory courses in food systems, food production, and supply chains are open-enrollment and offered year-round. An Agrifoods certificate and/or degree will be available through Kalamazoo Valley by the early 2020s.

Workshops for growers cover topics such as farm food safety, post-harvest handling, product development and marketing, hoophouse management. These workshops are typically offered as single-day events, as demand arises.

Community courses through Kalamazoo Valley’s Life Enrichment department introduce the community to various aspects of food production, such as Beekeeping and Mushroom Cultivation.