STUDY IN CANADA ACCEPTING APPLICATION NOW FOR - Postgraduate in SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE CO-OP Start Dates: January 12, 2015 SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION NOW. LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE. Program Highlights Throughout the Sustainable Agriculture program you will: • Learn from experienced farmers and practitioners in class, on farm field days, and during panel discussions. • Develop your own business case and farm plan. • Focus on the principles and practices of sustainable agriculture and small farm operations and viability. • Enjoy small class size and a highly interactive learning environment. • Farming practices in the program are based on the principles of environmental stewardship, farmer profitability, social responsibility and community health. Co-op Experience The 21-week, on-farm, co-op experience over the summer creates opportunities for specialization. Previous co-ops have included national and international farm locations as well as work with urban food advocacy groups and farmers. Completion of the Sustainable Agriculture program will enable you to: • Develop a personal philosophy and approach to sustainable farming, using knowledge of historic and contemporary farm practices, food culture and systems. • Protect and renew soil fertility and health through use of composts, green manures, cover crops, rotation, tillage and soil testing and amendments. • Develop crop plans and rotations to meet small-scale through field-scale production needs. • Manage a small-scale market garden and / or greenhouse operation from seed starts through harvest. • Integrate natural biological cycles and controls in managing plant pathogens, weeds, insect pests and parasites. • Assess the merits and viability of integrating small-scale livestock production and heritage breeds in the mixed farm operation and manage their husbandry and welfare. • Plan for, problem-solve and manage the day-to-day events and operations of the farm enterprise, including maintenance and repair, economy in use of resources, development of on-farm systems, animal and crop husbandry and farm labour. • Meet optimal standards of food safety including handling, cleaning, processing, preserving and storage. • Develop a viable business case, business plan, and direct marketing strategies to support a non-capital intensive, sustainable farm enterprise. • Plan for and manage the day to day business operations of the farm enterprise in order to create a dependable farm income. • Develop an integrated farm plan that accounts for ecological farm practices, environmental protection, biodiversity and wildlife preservation. • Develop an approach to whole farm thinking that optimizes the management and use of on-farm resources, and reduces the use of non-renewable resources and purchased production inputs. Career Opportunities Graduates have started their own small-scale farm operations, are working for not for profit farm organizations, and managing farmers markets. Other opportunities include: promoting agri-tourism and local food, coordinating community gardens, and managing farm-to-school programs. Minimum Admission Requirements • A two-year Ontario College diploma • Or two years of university level undergraduate study • Or a combination of farm-related work experience, formal and informal education and / or service learning such as international work For More details contact: MAPLE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION Padmodaya Mode, Laxmi Plaza 3rd Floor, Putalisadak, Kathmandu. (Opposite to Padmodaya High School, Way to Exibition Road, Singha Darbar and New Plaza) TEL: 01-4438348, 01-4427746 “Think Success, Think Maple”
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