CERTIFICATE IN ALTERNATIVE FARMING (CTAltFrm)
Duration: 600 hours
Content
You must complete the module "Sustainable Agriculture" plus five other modules chosen from the following electives:
Electives: (Choose 5 from the following)
- Aquaculture
- Poultry
- Organic Farming
- Pasture Management
- Wildlife Management
- Viticulture
- Nut Production
- Herb Culture
- Cut Flower Production
- Hydroponics I
- Hydroponic Management
- Bed and Breakfast Management
- Ecotour Management
Farming has changed greatly over recent decades, and to survive, the modern farmer needs to increasingly seek alternative approaches, whether in terms of what is produced, or how it is produced. This course develops an innovative approach to farming by broadening awareness of options, and fostering skills to research and network more effectively.