Introduction to Organic Soil Management and Nutrient Cycles

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
This course provides the foundation for organic soil management, the basis of successful organic farming including; Principles of organic soil management, Basic chemistry and plant growth, Soil formation, properties and types, Soil organic matter and biodiversity, Nutrients and nutrient cycles, Soil pH testing and assessment.

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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