Stockbridge Sch of Agriculture 297MP - ST- Small Farm Husbandry

Spring
2016
01
3.00
Nicole Burton
TU TH 10:00AM 11:15AM
UMass Amherst
65204
71160
This course is a farmer's perspective on the sustainable management of cows, sheep and goats on a small farm. It provides students with a clear understanding of how to think through the planning and management of cows, sheep and goats for meat production. All aspects from breeding to marketing will be addressed. Students will gain a rudimentary plan on how to incorporate ruminants into their small farm plan.
Open to Sustainable Food and Farming majors only. Students who do not meet the prerequisite may enroll with permission from the instructor.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.