Description
This course provides students with an understanding of how create agricultural systems well-suited to the on-farm resources. We will specifically explore the essential components of farm infrastructure (water lines, irrigation, alternative energy sources, fencing, outbuildings) and equipment needed to
operate and maintain small to mid-scale animal, vegetable, hay and grain operations. The focus will be on how farm infrastructure can be designed for sustainability, maximum efficiency and maintained for dependable function. Course will be taught in 3-hour block system, which integrates lecture with lab.