Certificate in Alternative Farming
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Certificate in Alternative Farming at ACS Distance Education Overview
Certificate in Alternative Farming
at ACS Distance Education
The Certificate in Alternative Farming allows you to learn different farming practices
Duration | 4 weeks |
Total fee | ₹1.41 Lakh |
Mode of learning | Online |
Credential | Certificate |
Certificate in Alternative Farming at ACS Distance Education Highlights
Certificate in Alternative Farming
at ACS Distance Education
- Earn a certificate of completion from ACS Distance Education
Certificate in Alternative Farming at ACS Distance Education Course details
Certificate in Alternative Farming
at ACS Distance Education
Skills you will learn
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- This course develops a foundation for building a successful agricultural business; and educates you to think with a higher level of creativity and innovation when considering your options for a future in farming
- It will provide you with a foundation knowledge in alternative farming methods, equipping you to meet changes in industry demands through innovative thinking
- The core modules cover Soils, Water, Land Care, Financial Sustainability, Broad Management Strategies, Plant and Animal Enterprises
- The elective modules incorporate a variety of subjects relevant to alternative farming which can be chosen according to where your specific interest lies
- This course aims to develop your capacity to deal with change; find new markets, solve problems (whether management or technical); and overall, keep farms sustainable
Certificate in Alternative Farming at ACS Distance Education Curriculum
Certificate in Alternative Farming
at ACS Distance Education
Core Modules
Sustainable Agriculture
Organic Farming
Elective Modules (Choose 4)
Alternative Energy
Herb Culture
Animal Diseases
Aquaculture
Commercial Organic Vegetable Growing
Cut Flower Production
Forage Management
Hydroponic Management (Hydroponics II)
Hydroponics I
Mariculture - Marine Aquaculture
Nut Production
Permaculture Systems
Pigs
Plant Breeding
Poultry
Trees For Rehabilitation
Viticulture
Agricultural Marketing
Animal Breeding
Certificate in Alternative Farming at ACS Distance Education Faculty details
Certificate in Alternative Farming
at ACS Distance Education
Martin Powdrill
25 years working in Telecommunications, IT, Organisational Development, and Energy Conservation & Efficiency, prior to setting up his own Permaculture consulting business. Martin has a Bsc (Hons) Applied Science (Resources Option), MSc Computer Studies
Maggi Brown
Maggi is regarded as an expert in organic growing throughout the UK, having worked for two decades as Education Officer at the world renowned Henry Doubleday Research Association. She has been active in education, environmental management and horticulture
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