Theory and Principles of Sustainable Urban Agriculture and Horticulture

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Semester: Fall 2012
Additional Offerings: Fall 2013 		Start Date: September 10, 2012
End Date: November 30, 2012

Outcome

Credit Towards a Certificate

Program Website

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Type

Continuing Education

Scheduling

Online, web-based course.

Early bird fee of $595.00 applies for registrations received by August 10, 2012. The regular tuition fee is $645.00

Tuition Fees

$645.00 Regular fee

Sponsors

College: Ontario Agricultural College

Department: Department of Plant Agriculture

External: Royal Botanical Gardens

Instructors

Gavin Dandy, Farm Director, Everdale Organic Farm

Description

Theory and Principles of Sustainable Urban Agriculture and Horticulture focuses on the growth of healthy environments in an urban context. The course will identify the potentials and constraints for urban gardens in the current environment, including low input production, certified organic and restorative horticulture and agriculture. Potential market opportunities and business development strategies will be explored.

Designed For

Designed for urban community gardeners, co-operative associations, municipal planners and environmental advocates wishing to identify the potentials and constraints for gardens in the urban environment.

Objectives

By the end of the semester you should:

  • Be able to identify ways to promote sustainable agriculture and horticulture;
  • Expand your present understanding of biological systems in agriculture;
  • Gain some cultural knowledge of individual crops and their importance in food security; and
  • Understand the relationships of soil, water, insects and weeds- in various agriculture systems.

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    Grading Scheme

    AssessmentWeight
    Assignments (5)25%, 10%, 20%, 20%, 25%

    *Grading Scheme is subject to change.

    Course Topics

  • Sustainability and the Global Food Crisis
  • Application of Sustainability-Based Systems
  • Geography and Bioregionalism
  • Trends – Markets - Economics
  • Production Values of Soil & Crops
  • Soil Health & Management
  • Seeds
  • Beneficial Insects and Weeds
  • Plantings
  • Harvest
  • Marketing

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    For more information, Contact Info Line :
    Phone: 519 824-4120 ext. 55000
    Email: info@coles.uoguelph.ca

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