SUSAG 103 Composting for Organic Farming and Gardening Description: Composting is the cornerstone of building healthy soils in all segments of organic agriculture production. Topics will include composting process, the role of microbes in thermophilic composting and a survey of a variety of composting methods. The course is applicable to composting for small commercial fruit, vine and vegetable operations, and the information will be of equal importance for dairy farmers or hay producers, landscapers, as well as for residential settings. This is an introductory course aimed at the professional or serious student of agriculture and horticulture. Repeatability: Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP Grading Type: Grade or P/NP    Course Includes Sustainability Sections listed are for

Sect Days Hours Instructor Location Room Units Status Total Seats Current Enrollment Seats Remaining Date Begin/End Date Final Exam Books 6198 Th 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Baskerville B Dutton Pavilion, Shone Farm CFPAV1 1.00 Ended 40 12 28 04/14-05/19 5/19/2022     The above section is VA Approved