Organic Vegetable Production

Catalog description

Intended for Agriculture Production majors and entrepreneurial students with interest in organic farming operations and organic production methods. Covers the practical aspects of developing a crop plan that meets USDA organic certification requirements and insures sustainable production for long-term farm viability. Students will develop a crop plan that includes the following areas of detail: choosing appropriate crops and cultivars, establishing crop rotations, planting annual cover crops, and managing soil fertility in organic systems.