SUST243 — Fall Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture
SUST 243 - Fall Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture SUST 243 - Fall Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture 2 Credits Hands-on practical experience managing a micro-farm enterprise for aspiring practitioners. Apply weekly on-farm and classroom education to fall crop production tasks at the campus micro-farm site. Fees Quarters Typically Designed to Serve General student population and students in the Sustainable Agriculture Program. Active Date 20250401T11:57:57 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Shared Learning Environment Yes Independent Studies 60 Total Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Introductions, Orientation & Crop Plan & Parcel Review Crop Insurance Selecting and Using Cover Crops—Benefits & Challenges Financial Recordkeeping & Financial Statements Part One Financial Statements Part Two; Record Keeping-Organic Certification and Food Safety Access to Financing & Credit and Farm Taxes; Crop Planning Session Part One; Crop Planning Session Part Two Basic Business Plans & Review of Concepts Student Learning