Fall 2018 Course Syllabi

Course Prefix/Number/Title : HORT 285 – Specialty Crop Practicum I Number of credits: 3 Semester Credit Course Description: This field of study is designed to help an individual develop skills to produce specialty crops using environmentally safe methods. Experience hands-on learning including sustainable production methods of specialty crops, composting, good agricultural practices, safe postharvest handling, marketing and pest management. Course study will be based on common activities performed in the fall season. Pre-/Co-requisites: None Objectives: 1. To learn the basic principles of sustainable vegetable farming. 2. Demonstrate the ability to develop a simple crop rotation plan. 3. Demonstrate an ability to successfully build, monitor and manage compost piles and assess compost quality and maturity. 4. To develop good handling procedures when picking and preparing produce for market. 5. To understand the importance of proper fall soil preparation and high tunnel shutdown procedures. 6. Be able to perform safe worker awareness at all times during the practicum. Instructor: Keith Knudson Office: Room 26; Molberg Center; Dakota College at Bottineau Office Hours: By appointment Phone: 701-228-5489 Email: Keith.Knudson@dakotacollege.edu Lecture/Lab Schedule : TBD Textbook(s): Sustainable Vegetable Production from Start-Up to Market, NRAES-104; ISBN: 978-0-935817-45-4 (this textbook is reference only)