HOR 284 — Organic Farming Practicum/Summer
Experiential learning of organic farming techniques, while working on the Student Farm. Students learn ecological and sustainable practices, principles, and management strategies. This course includes the seasonal activities of a working, small scale Organic Farm: seed sowing, planting, cultivation, irrigation, harvest, packing, selling at farmers market and to restaurants. An important aspect of this course is participating in the on-campus, weekly farmers market. All tasks are hands-on and guided by the instructor. This format has been selected to create a hands-on experience for each student in seasonal crop production and marketing.