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Coursework • Units Lessons • Organic Standards  

The course is divided into three units and 12 organic farming skill building lessons, for students who have satisfied the two-year agricultural foundation prerequisites in AFNR and/or attained through real-world agriculture training and experience.

The curricular content is derived with permission from “Teaching Organic Farming and Gardening Instructors Manual” published by University of California, Santa Cruz.  

HANDS-ON CONTENT

Teaching Organic Farming and Gardening

Content Requirements: Certified Organic Farm Technician

Outlined in the NOP: Guidelines for Organic Crop Growers


soil and compost

Managing Soil Health                                          

Compost                                                              

Soil Test                                                               

Soil & Soil Physical Properties Resources            


Crops and Seeds (rotation, cover crops)

Propagation/Greenhouse Management              

Cover Crops                                                         


Weeds, Diseases & IPM

Pest Management                                               

Plant Pathogens                                                  

Weeds                                                                 


Record keeping for Organic System Plan

   Record keeping                                                     

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