Description
This course will introduce students to the philosophies, ecological bases, and practicalities of sustainable 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 guest lectures, practical field work on KVCC?s farm, and trips to other local farms, markets, and facilities, where students will learn from farmers and food-system professionals. The course is designed to prepare students for a farm-based internship.