On April 19th, 2013 three students from Westchester Community College visited Hilltop Hanover Farm in Yorktown Heights, NY. The students learned about things like crop planting, irrigation, and information about greenhouses. We were also informed about the "Center for Green Living and Professional Training." The program has three different courses which are the following.
Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture & Soil Science
This core course is the “nuts and bolts” of our new agricultural program. Students will learn the principles and practices of sustainable agriculture. Topics covered will include: basic principles of organic vegetable production, plant selection and propagation, soil management practices, cultivation strategies, and harvest/post-harvest crop handling. Upon completion, students should be able to construct a plan for their own market garden. CE-GRDN 2024, 4 Tues., June 4-25, 5:30-8:30 pm, Barn F, $300. M Fedison. #5920 Elective Courses:Food JusticeDiscuss historical and current concepts regarding food justice. Food justice is a broad subject which includes the ideals that all people should have the opportunity to purchase affordable and nutritious food, inequalities in food access should be eliminated, food production systems should be transparent, and that government food policy should seek to benefit all people. Topics include changes in the American diet, emergence of food deserts, movements to bring living wages to farm workers, impact of genetically modified organisms, and actions to promote food justice in our own communities. CE-NUTR 2007, 3 Tues., July 2-16, 5:30-8:30 pm, Barn F, $225. M Fedison. #6117Community Service/Farming PracticumAfter completing the core requirements and electives of the certificate program in sustainable vegetable production, students are eligible to begin the community service and farming practicum portion. Please call Mike at Hilltop Hanover (845-803-0472) to register and reserve your spot. CE-GRDN 2045, 9 Sat., June 15-Aug. 10, 8:00-11:00 am. Barn F, FREE. |
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