AGRI 1206 : Introduction to Organic Agriculture

This introductory course exposes students to the various components of organic agriculture, within the context of human health, nutrition and sustainability. It covers principles, concepts,and techniques of organic agriculture and marketing of organically-grown horticultural crops.Italso focuses on the biological, social, and economic components of organic farming systemsincluding soil and water management, cultural practices, pest control, harvest and postharvesthandling, marketing of organic products, and organic agriculture policy.Issues and conflicts inperception of consumers and producers in the Caribbean context are also considered.