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   SUS 341 - Sustainable Agriculture

4.0 Credits
Co-requisites SUS 300  and SUS 301 .
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading. SUS 300  or SUS 301  must be taken concurrently if not previously completed with a grade of C- or better.
Explores the principles of sustainable agriculture with special focus on traditional knowledge, community-supported agriculture, sustainable design in agriculture, and small-scale agriculture.  Field experiences may include visits to agricultural sites and student practicum and/or research work. Students will gain an understanding of resource cycles active in individual and collective landscapes. They will also learn how to integrate diverse aspects of resource cycles to support healthy ecological systems through agricultural practices.  Water conservation and use, effective and sustainable growing practices, natural pest management, and sustainable land use will be addressed.
LEC 60 Contact hours



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