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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Duration:

More than 2 months
40 hours over 12 weeks/ Self paced on-line

Cost:

$525

Target Audience:

New and Current Organic farmers, farm apprentices, farmers transitioning to organic methods.

Recognition Provided:

Certificate
Stand alone course or part of Certificate in Organic Soil Management

Method of Instruction:

Internet
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

Agriculture Business:

Tree Fruit and Vine
Crops
Field Fruit and Vegetables
General
Other & Non-Traditional

Subject of Training:

Crop Production
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: 2013-05-09

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