HRT 132 - Fruit and Vegetable Production

3 Cr.
Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

Fruit and Vegetable Production focuses on the production, handling, and marketing of fruits and vegetables for local markets. Topics include site selection and preparation, seeding, transplanting, irrigation, weed and pest control, harvesting, and packaging. Emphasis is placed on sustainable agricultural practices. Students will also learn about farm business management, record keeping, financial planning, funding sources, and regulations. Community supported agriculture, urban farming considerations, high tunnel production, vertical farming, organic and other certifications will be discussed.

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HRT 132 - Fruit and Vegetable Production