HEC 152 - Sustainable Agriculture: Organic Gardening

Institution:

Greenfield Community College

Subject:

Environmental Studies

Description:

Provides instruction in a natural gardening program and practical "hands-on" introduction to the basicphilosophy, content, and methods of organic gardening and permaculture design. Using a model garden site, participants plan and design a garden, prepare the soil, plant the seeds, and prepare for harvesting and storage. Topics include compost, soil improvement, seed selection, crop rotation, and pest management. Includes in-the-field instruction and an overnight residency. Course graded credit/no credit. Special Requirement: Students must be 18 to register for this course Prereq: None

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.gcc.mass.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 775-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.