This course will cover viticultural practices, culture and grapevine biology related to fall production. Emphasis will be on the challenges and opportunities of the local cold climate and sustainable practices.

In this class students will learn the practical application of harvesting and marketing techniques used for the sale of organic vegetable crops. Students will complete a financial analysis of the current growing season and make recommendations for the next production cycle.

This course is a farmer?s perspective on the management, production and marketing of poultry and pigs on a small farm. This course will address the advantages of having pigs and poultry and will review basic care, processing options, regulations and marketing. The course will be structured around lectures, farm visits, guest lectures and acquiring hands on skills. At the end of this course, students will be able to incorporate pigs and poultry as an integral part of their small farm plan.

Learn to work with community groups and schools as a community educator.

Principles and practices involved in the establishment and management of deciduous orchards. Basic botany course suggested.

Continuation of guided practicum experience (STOCKSCH 398E), with students maintaining crops planted in the Spring semester and preparing fields for winter. Students will harvest, clean, store and market their crops. Participation in weekly seminar required. Students will prepare written report covering all aspects of the production and marketing components of their target crops and present results/recommendations to the group. Offered in Fall term. Pre-requisite: STOCKSCH 398E.

Highly interactive and participatory introduction to the Sustainable Food and Farming major, focused on academic preparation, internships and careers. Especially for first year students and transfers into the major.

How insects solve their problems of maintenance, survival, reproduction, etc., and how entomologists apply this knowledge in managing them. Other topics include insect evolution, plant and insect interactions, biodiversity and conservation of insects, behavior, and insect pest management. Emphasis on various insect models (e.g., Drosophila) as they relate to major research in biology.

Participants will work under the direction of USDA Farm Service Agency personnel, providing assistance to the farm loan process, participating in government assistance programs, and working with USDA FSA outreach.

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