10-090-128 MANAGED GRAZING ... examine pasture plants and livestock in a rotational grazing system . Build a fence . Evaluate watering systems , fertilizers , yields and environmental impacts . Meet experienced graziers . Create a grazing plan and budget . Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-090-137 FALL GARDEN MANAGEMENT ... use GAP ( Good Agricultural Practices ) to harvest , clean and bring produce to markets . Use season-extending hoop house , compost vegetative residue , sow cover crops , and prepare the garden for next year . ( Prerequisite : 10-090-131 , Organic Gardening ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-804-113 COLLEGE TECHNICAL MATH 1A ... topics include solving linear equations ; graphing ; percent ; proportions ; measurement systems ; computational geometry ; and right triangle trigonometry . Emphasis will be on the application of skills to technical problems . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Arithmetic score greater / equal to 250 AND Rdg score greater / equal to 250 ; OR TABE A 9 / 10 Math greater / equal to 12.7 AND Rdg greater / equal to 8.8 ; OR TABE 11 / 12 Math greater / equal to 780 AND Rdg greater / equal to 573 ; OR ACT Math score greater / equal to 15 AND ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 ; OR preparatory courses-contact an academic advisor 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-090-140 VALUE ADDED FOODS ... Food preservation and value-added processing . Explore the rich variety of food preservation methods . Discover how to turn the bounty from your garden , orchard and land into foods you can sell at a premium because you have added value through minimal , safe , processing methods and unique recipes . Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-801-197 TECHNICAL REPORTING ... principles of report writing and correspondence , proposals , feasibility reports , progress reports , investigation reports , evaluation reports , meeting reports , memos , and correspondence . ( Prerequisite : 10-801-136 , English Composition I OR 10-801-195 , Written Communication with “ C ” or better ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-090-141 ARTISAN MEATS : HUMANE HARVEST ... topics include humane butchering , carcass yields , sausage-making , smoking and packaging . Compare professional techniques to home-based skills . Review rules , regulations and sanitary practices . Determine produce mix , costs and income potential . Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-809-172 INTRO TO DIVERSITY STUDIES ... basic American values of justice and equality by teaching vocabulary , history of immigration / conquest , transcultural communication , legal liability , multicultural majority / minority relations , ageism , sexism , gender , sexual orientation , the disabled / ADA . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237 ; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 15 ; OR 10-831-107 , College Reading and Writing with a B or better ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-090-134 SUSTAINABLE AG & FOOD BUSINESS ... de�ne your goals . Research expenses and potential income for a small food-related enterprise . Outline a budget . Compare markets . Develop a brand identity . Review �nancial terminology . Draft a business plan . ( Prerequisite : Accepted into Sustainable Food & Ag Systems or Sustainable Ag certi�cate ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-090-143 ORGANIC CERTIFICATION & GAP ... This stand-alone course enables students to complete organic certi�cation paperwork ( an Organic Farm Plan ). Students will be able to proceed with the steps needed to allow their garden or farm to become " Certi�ed Organic ." The course also helps producers understand GAP , ( Good Agricultural Practices ) requirements under the Food Safety Modernization Act . Students will be able to complete their own Food Safety Plan for their farm / garden by the end of the course . Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-090-145 ORGANIC FIELD CROPS ... Evaluate organic practices for fertilizing , planting , weed and pest control in corn , soybeans and small grains . Create an organic transition plan , qualify for certi�cation . Evaluate yields , markets , rotations , and cover crops . Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-101-190 ACCOUNTING-QUICKBOOKS ... an introductory course in using QuickBooks to create vendor / employee accounts , invoices , budgets , pro�t / loss statements , balance sheets , A / R , A / P , journals , graphs . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-090-129 FOOD SYSTEMS ; FOOD QUALITY ... compare traditional food systems ( heirloom breeds , grass-fed beef ) with modern production , processing , additives , packaging , transportation , marketing , price , distribution and fast food . Evaluate how these factors in�uence individual and societal health . Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-090-142 PERMACULTURE : EDIBLE LANDSCAPES & HOMESTEADING ... explore permaculture ; the creation of an edible landscape and the development of a homestead-style , self-reliant , sustainable property . Examine the use of perennial fruit & nut trees , vines & berries , " new " plants & pastures . Explore permaculture zones & placement of home-based enterprises . Review energy , relaxation , small building construction , and local community in the context of your personal landscape . Course Typically Offered : Spring
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