This subject contains a 3 day Compulsory Residential School.A number of farm inspections will take place over the three days on a variety of enterprises.
The organic approach to the production of food and fibre is based on clearly defined philosophy and ecological principles. Organic agriculture and horticulture is founded on an ethic of stewardship towards the land and the biological systems that interact with it. A key focus of an organic farmer is the stewardship of the soil - the preservation and building of its physical characteristics and biological processes. This subject explores the philosophy, ecological basis, practices and certification processes of organic agriculture and horticulture.
No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2020.
HD/FL
One session
School of Agricultural and Wine Sciences
This subject contains a 3 day Compulsory Residential School.A number of farm inspections will take place over the three days on a variety of enterprises.
The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: October 2020. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.