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Organic Farming 101

January 27, 2014 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

$250

No plot of land is too small. What you need to know. This 10-week course, beginning on January 27, is designed to grow organic farmers and the knowledge needed for whole farm planning and management using the principles and practices of organic agro-ecological farming. The class will provide students an opportunity to design your own organic farm or garden (for this year or in the future), develop the knowledge you need to organic farm or garden management, and create a business and farm management plan for a full farming season.  The class is coordinated by Professor Jacquelyn Zita, farm manager for the Women’s Environmental Institute, and may include a select number of other farmers, certifiers and professors as guest speakers.

Level:  college level adult education
Monday evenings: 6:00-8:30,  Jan. 27- March 31
Course Coordinator:  Professor Jacquelyn Zita, Farm Manager at the Women’s Environmental Institute 

For more information, visit the course web page, or call 651-583-0705

Details

Date:
January 27, 2014
Time:
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost:
$250

Venue

Ford Hall, University of Minnesota
400 Ford Hall
Minneapolis, MN United States