Course Descriptions
Sustainable Ag : Issues & Pract 10090111 Use critical thinking skills to compare organic and sustainable agricultural practices with industrial agriculture . Explore food production issues including antibiotics , herbicides , hormones , GMOs , animal welfare , crop yields , nutrients , and pollution . Course Typically Offered : Fall
Sustainable Ag & Food Business 10090134 Define your goals . Research expenses and potential income for a small food-related enterprise . Outline a budget . Compare markets . Develop a brand identity . Review financial terminology . Draft a business plan . ( Prerequisite : Accepted into Sustainable Food & Ag Systems or Sustainable Ag certificate ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
Applied Botany 10001117 This course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge skills process and understanding of taxonomy , plant morphology , plant physiology , reproductive processes and environmental interactions . Course Typically Offered : Fall
Org Soils , Nutrients , Compost 10090139 Healthy soil is the foundation of sustainable farming and gardening . Build robust soil through organic matter , cultivating beneficial microorganisms , and nutrient cycling . Explore composting techniques and organic fertilizer sources . Course Typically Offered : Fall
Organic Poultry Management 10090123 Explore a variety of poultry for backyards or commercial enterprises . Topics include biology , health , feeding , eggs , housing options , processing plans and budgets . Compare organic and conventional management and business opportunities . Course Typically Offered : J-Session
Organic Gardening 10090131 Whether gardening on a small scale or using commercial greenhouses and fields , plan seedings , control pests , diseases , and weeds , all using best organic practices . Review rules and organic certification standards . Includes hands-on instruction in the Bounty Garden . Course Typically Offered : Spring
Organic Livestock Practices 10090120 Students learn how organic farmers manage livestock successfully . Principles covered include organic health care , strategies for reproduction , feeding , housing , and young stock . Review rules and organic certification standards . Course Typically Offered : Spring
Managed Grazing 10090128 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
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