In this course, students learn to safely identify close to two dozen familiar wild and local plants, and prepare them into food, medicines, and useful fiber crafts.

Use of medicinal herbs and foods for health and well being through all stages of a woman's life. Introduction to basic medicine making, anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system.

Students will gain a working knowledge of the format, construction, use and analysis of the Cash Flow Statement from which the Balance Sheet and Income Statements can be derived. The inputs for income and expense will deal specifically with the equine industry and its individual considerations. These will include such aspects as type, durability and availability of consumed product resources. At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to construct, follow the progress and analyze the inflows and outflows of an equine business.

Independent work related to some area of the equine, food crops, and green industries. Prerequisite: consent of program coordinator and instructor.

Independent work related to some area of equine management.

Independent preparation for the state pesticide certification examination and licensure. The State Pesticide Exam Study Manual is used and available for purchase either online or at the UMass Extension Bookstore. Students must apply to take the exam; applications must be submitted by the deadline date (one week prior to the exam). Examinations are given at various times throughout the state.

Students gain experience in teaching in introductory level (100-200) courses. Students will be expected to demonstrate specific competencies related to labs and assisting students; lead review sessions; gain experience in all aspects of teaching a Stockbridge School class.

Management and operation of the Stockbridge Stables at the Hadley Farm. Development of cash flow statements, purchasing and ordering of supplies, delegation and supervision of labor, and appropriate client communication. Required weekly meetings and student committee assignments.

First in a four course equine management series. This course will introduce students to the UMass Hadley Farm. Students will work in the barn four mornings each week and attend lecture one morning each week. Basic equine/stable management skills will be demonstrated, as well as a detailed overview of the management of the equine facility. Student work ethics and skills will be evaluated, as well as understanding of lecture topics.

A seminar on community gardening, food security and sustainability, as well as community-based work days at Nuestras Raices La Finca Farm in Holyoke, MA.