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Cultivating Success: Sustainable Small Farming and Ranching Course
CULTIVATING SUCCESS:
SUSTAINABLE SMALL FARMING & RANCHING COURSE
Combines classroom and on-farm learning experiences
Presents opportunities to get "the real dirt" from local
farmers
Offers tours of successful local farm and market
operations
The chance to meet and learn about key community
resources people
Explores internet resources to provide critical
production and marketing information
Builds a network of resource people and connections
Students will experience...
How to apply successful whole farm management principles
to your small farm operation
How to farm in the most environmentally sustainable
manner possible
How to identify and profit from trends in the marketplace
How to assess the feasibility of a potential on-farm
enterprise
Course topics include...
Sustainability Concepts
Whole Farm Planning
Resource Evaluation
Direct Marketing
Enterprise Assessment
Sustainable Crop Production
Ecological Soils Management
Integrated Pest & Weed Management
Sustainable Livestock & Poultry
Grazing Management
Equipment & Facilities
Enterprise Budgets
Tools for Whole Farm Success
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LocationAddress disclosed with ticket confirmation
Olympia, WA
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 18 |
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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