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original-SARESARE National Continuing Education Program in Sustainable Agriculture
This continuing education program is designed primarily for Cooperative Extension and Natural Resource Conservation Service personnel (particularly new staff members), and other agricultural, natural resource and community development professionals. It emphasizes core concepts and a basic understanding of sustainable agriculture, its goals and its relevance to every farming and ranching operation – large or small.
Sustainable Agriculture: Basic Principles and Concept Overview is the first course in a free series that will cover:
Sustainable Agriculture: Basic Principles and Concept Overview (Course 1 available now)
Agroecology
Strategic Farm/Ranch Planning and Marketing
Participatory Research and Education Skills
Program Planning Skills and Professional Development
Each course will be presented online in an interactive, Web-based format and will include a variety of activities, real-life examples and links to other Web sites that offer information, resources, and assistance to help you in your work. Courses will be self-guided and self-paced so you can complete them on your own schedule.
Learn more about Course 1 / Sustainable Agriculture: Basic Principles and Concept Overview.
For more information about sustainable agriculture courses and workshops in your area, contact the SARE sustainable agriculture coordinator in your state.
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