可持续农业

什么是可持续发展?

Sustainability rests on the principle that we must meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Therefore, stewardship of both natural and human resources is of prime importance. (NSAC)

为什么是可持续农业?

Regenerative and organic practices to improve soil and plant health are examples of good stewardship practices. Good stewardship of human resources include fair wages along with safe and just working conditions. Community-based food systems that support local farms and businesses associated with them are a pathway to engaging in the triple bottom-line benefits that are attentive to people, 利润, 这个星球. The practice of sustainable agriculture is a not only a career, but a lifestyle choice.

为什么要攻读可持续农业学位?

Practical solutions are available as an antidote to some of the biggest challenges of our time related to human and environmental health. 中央卡罗莱纳社区学院's 可持续农业 Program has been training new farmers and local food system entrepreneurs in those practical solutions for 15 years. The applied science and business-based curriculum gives students a strong foundation in understanding the systems essential to a sustainable farm business.

的校园, certified organic farm serves as a "living laboratory" where students can implement what they have learned in the classroom and enhance technical skills needed for successful farm operations. 融入校园和匹兹堡社区, 学生农场全年营业, providing students with the opportunity to participate in and be prepared for the real-time challenges and rewards of organic food production.

谁能获得可持续农业学位?

和许多其他有回报的职业一样, sustainable agriculture is both physically and mentally challenging. 我们在户外的土壤中种植健康、营养丰富的食物. 北卡罗莱纳州皮埃蒙特的气候适宜全年粮食生产, 当地全年营业的市场也希望如此. Students of sustainable agriculture need to be prepared for the future in technical and technological skill sets, to be able to think critically and creatively to solve real world problems, and to recognize the need for good communication and record-keeping skills.

An AAS in 可持续农业 prepares students for work in a variety of food and sustainability fields, 包括农场管理, 宣传和教育, 从事农产品批发和零售工作, as well as the option to transfer to university* agroecology and sustainability programs.

成功的学生创业

不计学分的课程

历史: The Sustainable Farming Program at 中央卡罗莱纳社区学院 grew out of a desire to address the needs of the farm community in Chatham County and the surrounding Piedmont region of NC. 1996年由本地种植者发起, the program quickly formed into a one-of-a-kind collaboration of farmers, 社区成员, 中央卡罗莱纳社区学院, NC合作推广服务, 卡罗莱纳农场管理协会, 美国家畜品种保护协会, R.E.A.L. 北卡罗来纳州企业协会&T大学和北卡州立大学.

程序: The program takes a unique approach to instruction by using successful farmers as the main instructors. The classes are hands on with field trips to local farms and related businesses and are scheduled to accommodate the working student. The Land Lab has been developed as a research and demonstration facility for sustainable agriculture practices, as well as an outdoor classroom for hands-on instruction in horticulture and other agricultural disciplines.

Students have the opportunity to take courses in a variety of subjects including Medicinal Herbs, 有机蔬菜生产, Sustainable Cut Flower production and Sustainable Poultry Production, 以及生物燃料, 替代能源和可持续建筑. 推荐正规买球平台 also offers an associate of applied science degree in sustainable agriculture, view degree and certificate options by clicking the curriculum programs tab.

学生学什么

Students successfully completing the 可持续农业 Program will be able to:

  • 认识到可持续系统的特点, and understand some of the challenges to sustainability in our present system of agriculture.
  • Identify those crops which are suitable for 东南部的有机生产 and be able to outline a management plan from start-up to market.
  • 应用 critical and creative thinking skills in farm management issues.
  • Select appropriate breeds for farm needs and demonstrate an understanding of the role of livestock in a sustainable production system.
  • Select, create and maintain the appropriate technology and structures needed for a successful, 小规模农业经营.
  • Write a business plan for a current or future farm business that includes such details as whole farm and enterprise budgets as well as marketing strategies appropriate to skill level and farm scale.
  • Create and present a written marketing plan appropriate for sustainable, 东南部的有机生产.
  • Summarize the challenges to sustainability in our present system of agriculture orally and in writing.
  • Create and maintain an appropriate computational/accounting plan utilizing technology for enterprise management and other record keeping requirements for a sustainable farm or agricultural business.
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