UrbanFarming@Y6

An urban farming programme has taken root in The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) as the Campus Sustainability Committee and Campus Sustainability Office jointly launch the "UrbanFarming@Y6" programme on Hung Hom main campus to encourage sustainable living. The programme offers many benefits to participants who want to experience and learn organic farming practices. It demonstrates the possibilities of growing food crops on campus and enhances social interaction.

Phase 12

• Farm location: 6/F, Block Y

• Period: 12/10/2019 - 24/01/2020

• Quota: 20 people by drawing lots

• Language: English supplemented by Cantonese terms when appropriate

• Fee: Free of Charge

• Deposit: HK$ 400 will be collected per person 

(Subject to fulfillment of 4 workshops attendance requirement (including the compulsory session), and in compliance with all guidelines/Terms and Conditions, the deposit will be refunded to the participants.)

• Workshop Schedule:

• Date	Time	Venue
  *12/10/2019 (Sat) COMPULSORY	10:00am - 11:30am	Y507
  22/10/2019 (Tue)	6:30pm - 8:00pm	Y403
  12/11/2019 (Tue)	6:30pm - 8:00pm	Y403
  26/11/2019 (Thu)	6:30pm - 8:00pm	Y520
  10/12/2019 (Tue)	6:30pm - 8:00pm	Y402

*This is a compulsory session in which all participants will work together with the organizer in revitalizing planter boxes, soil and compost mixing, etc.

• Notes to Applicants: Click here

• Online Application: Click here

Important Dates: 

• Date	Events
  26/09/2019	Apply through completing the online application form
  27/09/2019	Successful applicants will be notified by email
  03 - 04/10/2019 (Office hours)	Submit the deposit (by crossed cheque) (Location: Campus Sustainability Office at Z502)

• For any enquiries about this programme, please contact Miss Hazel Chan at 3400 8403 or Mr. Simon Lee at 3400 8385 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Please follow our updates on website or Facebook and to check if there is any official announcement in relation to the programme. 

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