Intro to Farming
Introduction to Small Acreage Sustainable Farming
August 6th - 10th, 2008
Learn from experienced value-added producers through a hands-on, multidisciplinary, immersion course in small scale sustainable farming.
The purpose of the course is to give participants actual hands on farm experience while gaining awareness of the skills necessary for successful farming. For those who are interested in getting their hands in the earth and their feet on the ground, this immersion course is designed to be fun, informative and inspiring. 
Attendees will gain experience in gardening, composting, building a raised bed, and transplanting garden starts. Students will learn about small livestock care, how to milk goats, make four types of cheese and more.
Participants’ will leave with the skills to assess; farm goals and personal strengths, soil and site assessment, and product marketing models.
Tuition $595 includes food, lodging, course materials, and farm tours (transportation not included).
Continuing education units, academic credits, or clock hours available on request from Washington State University.