In this course, students will learn the basic principles underlying the production of crops and livestock. We will primarily focus on small-scale, organic practices, but we will also discuss industrial agriculture and the modern food system. All classroom lessons will be bolstered by real-world learning experiences. Students will learn about soil ecosystems, soil health, plant propagation, composting, weed and pest management, caring for chickens and dairy cows, and food processing by getting their hands dirty and experiencing each of these aspects of farming firsthand. This is a field trip course and when weather permits we will visit a local farm approximately 6 miles from downtown Charlottesville. On rainy classes classes will be held at Sojourner’s UCC. Please note that parents are responsible for transportation to and from field trip locations.
Teacher: Ezekiel Fugate
Ages: 13+
Time: 1:00-2:30
Cost: $166
Full payment $166
1st installment: $83
