AGR 102 Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture
Learn to apply sustainability concepts to agriculture on small farms or homesteads, using natural and low-energy agricultural methods linked to sound economic planning. Weekly fieldwork lab sessions provide skills for raising market garden crops from seed to harvest using modern ecological strategies for enhancing plant, animal and soil vitality, Readings, discussions and lectures provide context for managing the farm as an ecosystem, emphasizing nutrient cycling, regenerative agriculture, climate adaption, and local food systems.