AG 230C Small Farm Management - Spring
This course is the third in the AG 230 fall, winter, spring course series teaching the basic skills necessary to successfully manage a small farm. Students study in the classroom and practice on the LBCC farm how to manage local farm crops and small animals sustainably. Further practice in building farm structures, operating farm equipment, and marketing of farm products is included. In addition, small farm land acquisition and financing are discussed.
Offered
Offered Spring only
Notes
Career Technical Education (CTE) Course
General Education Requirements
AAS Human Relations,
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Propagate, grow, and manage spring and summer crops using sustainable farming methods. Describe how to integrate small animals and crops on a small farm. Design successful crop rotations. Build and maintain farm structures. Demonstrate knowledge of alternative small farm financing and land acquisition methods.