Students will learn how to create crop plans, establish markets, select cultivars, order seeds and supplies, and plan planting schedules.

Interrelationship of soils and higher plants. Physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils. Practical approach to current problems through basic soil principles. Prerequisite: some knowledge of chemistry. (Gen.Ed. BS)

Focus will be on the care and management of the equine athlete, including conditioning and prevention of injury, common areas of breakdown within different sports, diagnosis of injury/lameness, as well as different modalities currently available for treatment and rehabilitation.

This class will help to develop the skills and understanding of how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while being a successful farmer or gardener.

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.

Learn the basics of mushroom cultivation including laboratory skills to grow mycelium, cultivation methods and medicinal value.

The ecology of plant, microbe, and human interactions in plant diseases, from wilderness to industrial farms. Epidemics, traditional farming, environmental impacts and sustainability issues. Ways in which agriculture, particularly plant production and plant disease management, change ecosystems. Independent project. Prerequisites: BIOLOGY 100 or equivalent recommended.
(Formerly MICROBIO 515)

Introduction to the indoor culture of tropical plants and other species. Artificial lighting, acclimatization, moisture requirements, soils and nutrition, and diagnosing plant problems. Information applicable to professional indoor plant maintenance, retail marketing, and growing plants in the home.

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.

This course is structured to deliver a broad understanding of the dynamics in the equine world by introducing equine students to a wide range of professionals within the equine industry (e.g. horse trainers, stable owners, business/investors, researchers, feed companies, and veterinarians). Participation in scheduled lectures given by equine professionals. Lectures will be offered in the evening and will be open to the public. Weekly meetings with the instructor will be required.