Introduction to Organic Soil Management Practices and Transitioning to Organics
Organic Farming Institute of BC
PO Box 247
Keremeos BC V0X 1N0
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Days/Hours of Program: Self paced on-line Duration of Program:40 hours over 12 weeks Cost: $525 Target Audience:New and Current Organic farmers, farm apprentices, farmers transitioning to organic methods. Recognition Provided:
Certificate
Details: Stand alone course or part of Certificate in Organic Soil Management Method of Instruction:
Internet
Details: Interactive and Engaging on line course, Self paced - Instructor guided. Video, Narrated presentations, Interactive presentations, quizzes, graded assignments and reading Availability of Program:
Year-round
Commodities:
Crops
Field Fruit and Vegetables
General
Other & Non-Traditional
Tree Fruit and Vine
Subject of Training:
Soil/Nutrient Management
Details:Effective Soil Management Practices are the key to successful organic farming. Course includes Basic soil cultivation techniques, Using green manure crops, using compost and manure, Applying acceptable mineral and organic inputs to address soil problems and Transitioning to organic methods. Language of Instruction:
English
For program information contact:
(250) 938-7634
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Sarah Clark, Administrator
Last Updated: 2010-04-30
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