Farm Practicum: Production Practices for Business Success

5 credits

Develops skills necessary for sustainable food production and business success of a small farm. Includes hands-on time at the UW Farm. Students perform regular farm maintenance tasks, learn tool handling, test soil fertility and calculate amendments, develop pest-management plans, and calculate irrigation demands. Develops production planning, harvest management, and financial planning skills. Prerequisite: ENVIR 240. Offered: S.