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Sustainable Agriculture at JCCC

Sustainable Agriculture at JCCC. Growth and development of a program. The seed. USDA Grant application 2007 Collaboration between K-State Horticulture Research and Extension 3 JCCC programs: Horticulture Hospitality Management Entrepreneurship

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Sustainable Agriculture at JCCC

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  1. Sustainable Agriculture at JCCC Growth and development of a program

  2. The seed • USDA Grant application 2007 • Collaboration between • K-State Horticulture Research and Extension • 3 JCCC programs: • Horticulture • Hospitality Management • Entrepreneurship • “Sustainable Agriculture Entrepreneurship Certificate (Market Farming)”

  3. The Sprout Curriculum rushed into place First classes offered 2008 Small enrollment Classes in several locations Practicum at K-State Research Center

  4. The seedling Moved Practicum to campus in 2010 when K-State researcher moved on.

  5. The Garden First season on campus – Fall – limited space for practice

  6. Campus Farm Administration granted request to develop 2 acres in corner of campus for demonstration small market fresh produce farm

  7. Future growth • Program revision in works – more options, electives • Enrollment growing steadily • Movement toward broader agricultural offerings • Goals: • Climate change conference • Consortium • 2-year degree

  8. Questions?

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