AS 9917 - Organic Livestock Management and Handling

From lectures, discussions, and field trips, the students will learn how to manage livestock organically. Students will examine feeding, healthcare, and grazing strategies affecting the growth and development of organically grown livestock including small Ruminants, dairy cows, pigs, and poultry will be studied among others. The National Organic Standards, organic certification and alternative niche markets will also be covered.

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