Exploring the Small Farm Dream

Note: the Cornell Small Farms Program will not be offering HORT 2400 “Exploring the Small Farm Dream” in the near future.

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Please email us if interested in the course and we can direct you to similar educational opportunities and classes happening in the Ithaca area.

Course Description

The 2 credit undergraduate course invites students to explore opportunities and challenges involved in starting up and managing a small farm. Weekly field trips and presentations with innovative farmers and educators. Topics include diversified farming, high-value horticulture, grass-based farming, agroforestry, dairy and livestock opportunities, community-supported agriculture, farm business planning, access to land, marketing strategies, juggling jobs-family-farming, and more.

The class takes place Fridays from 12:20pm – 4:25pm.  No prerequisites. Weekly reflections and final project required.For more information, contact Professor Anu Rangarajan at ar47@cornell.edu.