Oklahoma State University – Oklahoma City Announces
Coursework in Sustainable Crops Production
 The OSU-OKC Agricultural Technologies
Division Horticulture Department is pleased to announce new courses and
an Associate of Applied Science Emphasis in Sustainable Crops Production.
Coursework began in August 2008 and can be taken for credit or non-credit.
Classes involve local farm visits and hands on training. For more information
call Julia Laughlin at 405- 945-3348 or e-mail jlaugh@osuokc.edu.
New coursework
includes:
HRT 1023 Sustainable Horticultural Practices
This course will provide
a base knowledge of the principles and practices of sustainable horticultural
management systems. The class will review soil biological processes, pest
management, and production systems. The course will also include studies
of alternative farming systems, organic agriculture and organic (NOP) certification.
Study of specific applications of sustainable production such as vegetables,
fruits and ornamentals will also be included.
HRT 1173 Market Gardening – Fall/Winter
Production
This course will address fall and winter production of various
horticultural crops including vegetables, fruits and ornamentals for direct
markets. Cultural practices including soil building, fertilization, pest
management, harvest and post harvest handling will be addressed. s This
course will also cover season extension structures, equipment needs, farm
management, and marketing.
HRT 1183 Market Gardening – Spring/Summer
Production
This course will address spring and summer production of various
horticultural crops including vegetables, fruits and ornamentals for direct
markets. Cultural practices including soil building, fertilization, pest
management, harvest and post harvest handling will be addressed. s This
course will also cover season extension structures, equipment needs, farm
management, and marketing.
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