Sustainable Ag: Issues & Practices
Course Description
Course Typically Offered
Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.
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What will I learn?
- Compare Organic Agriculture, Sustainable & conventional agriculture
- Investigate organic soils and land access issues
- Debate current issues in GMO seed use
- Explore plant management practices and issues
- Compare organic animal stewardship to conventional management.
- Outline issues related to hunger, social justice, worker rights, farm prices, climate change
- Review National Organic Program (NOP) certification
Class Details
- Class Number:
- 24841
- Delivery:
- Blended - 50%-99% Online
- Term:
- Spring 2024
- Instructors:
- Valerie Dantoin
- Date Range:
- -
Class Notes
April 5: meet from 3:30 – 4:30 pm virtually LIVE in Teams April 5 through August 8: self-paced August 9: 10 am-4 pm in person (location to be included in class materials) NOTES: 1. April 5: 3:30 - 4:30 pm, in the hour-long, virtual session, you'll get the overview of topics the courses cover. Understand the course structure in Canvas (learning platform). Set up a plan to work through the content modules. A recording of this session will be available but live-virtual participation is preferred. 2. April 5 through August 8: Complete coursework as described in Canvas. 3. August 9: 10:00 am arrive at designated location or farm. Complete hands-on activities. Session ends at 4:00 pm. Lunch is included in the cost.
Meeting Times
| Dates | Day(s) / Time | Location(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 04/05/24 - 08/09/24 |
Anytime
Anytime |
Online
|
| 04/05/24 |
F
4:01 PM - 4:30 PM |
Web Conference
|
| 08/09/24 |
F
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
To be Determined
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* Cost displayed is an estimate and may be discounted if attendees are residents of Northeast Wisconsin Back to cost