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Sustainable Small Acreage Farming and Ranching
Fall 2008
Dates: September 9th-December 9th, 2008
Time: Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00 pm
Cost: $150.00 per family/farm--scholarships available
Location: WSU King County Extension
200 Mill Ave. S., Suite 100
Renton, WA 98057
Learn practical information about whole farm planning, ecologically-based, diversified production systems, and alternative marketing techniques. The course includes classroom discussion, guest lectures by experienced farmers and agricultural professionals and field trips to local farm businesses. Course covers topics ranging from:
- Whole farm planning
- Soil biology & management
- Pest & weed management
- Cropping & Livestock systems
- Assessing resources & market opportunities
- Evaluating personal & family goals
- Accessing information & community resources
This is the first in a three-course series, “Cultivating Success.” Courses can be taken individually. Students taking this course and Agricultural Entrepreneurship (offered next Spring) will qualify for an On-Farm Apprenticeship. Course can be taken for Continuing Education Units (CEU) or WSU College Credit (WSU Course # Soils 404), and qualifies as part of the Sustainable Agriculture certificate program.
From former students:
“I would recommend this course] especially to those new to but interested in farming, or those who are really desiring to implement big changes in their farm system”
“Wealth of info…Outstanding package of human and informational resources… Highly practical…Very amiable group…Lively, interesting, engaging…Focus on Western WA conditions very helpful” |
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Register Online OR download (pdf) a copy of the registration and mail to:
Todd Murray
WSU King County Extension
200 Mill Ave. S., Suite 100
Renton, WA 98057
Scholarship Application
Course Instructors:
Todd Murray
Clayton Burrows
Materials:
Flyer
Press Release
Syllabus
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