AG 230A Sustainable Small Farm Mgmt
This course teaches the major skills necessary to manage a small farm. Students study in the classroom and practice on the LBCC farm how to grow local small farm crops, maintain fields, repair and constuct farm buildings, and operate hand and power equipment. Developing soft skills to successfully market LBCC farm products using a farm stand and a community supported agriculture program is also covered.
Offered
Offered Fall only
Notes
Career Technical Education (CTE) Course
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Apply sustainable farming methods to propagate, grow, and manage local crops from seed to harvest. Practice marketing of farm products directly to customers. Know how to integrate small animals and crops in sustainable small farm. Maintain small farm buildings and operate farm equipment.