Organic Agriculture: Principles and Practices

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

Focuses on farming methods and requirements for organic production. The importance of ecological processes, biodiversity, rotation, and organic amendments in organic crop production will be discussed. The standards, certification, packaging, and diversity of markets for organic foods will be emphasized. Mandatory field trips to organic farms. Prerequisite: SAFS 1001H and SAFS-BIOL-ERSC 2350H.