LH 2113 - Sustainable Agriculture Practicum

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Unity College

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Description:

This course will introduce students to the philosophies, agroecological bases, and practicalities of sustainable small-scale, diversified farming. Students will gain a firm foundation in the theoretical concepts of sustainable agriculture, but the emphasis of the course will be on the practical tools, techniques, and knowledge necessary to operate a successful small-scale, sustainable farm. Classroom instruction and lecture will be supplemented and reinforced by work in Unity's greenhouses and gardens and frequent field trips to local farms and other agricultural institutions, where students will learn from farmers and other agricultural professionals. The course is designed to prepare students for a farm-based internship. Credits: 3 Offered Semester I Prerequisite: Sophomore status

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.unity.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 948-9100

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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