SLF 155 Small Farm Maintenance and Operations
This course introduces students to small farm maintenance and operation practices. Topics covered will include barn and pen maintenance, tools and equipment, fence selection, fence maintenance, and building design. An overview of diagnostic tools and equipment will also be included, as well as an overview of pertinent EPA and OSHA regulations.
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- Date:
- 2014-03-04
- Primary Material Type:
- Hybrid/Blended Course
- Institution:
- John Wood Community College
- Project Name:
- IGEN (Illinois Green Economy Network) Career Pathways
- Funding Source:
- TAACCCT Round 1
- Subjects:
- small farm maintenance and operations
Industry / Occupation
- Industry Partner:
- Each IGEN Consortium college has established an Industry Advisory Group as part of their Career and Technical Education program. Advisory Group members contribute to the design, development and delivery of CTE courses including those developed through this TAACCCT grant. The members also provide opportunities for work-based learning and job placements for program graduates.
- Industry Sector:
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting -- Animal Production and Aquaculture (112)
- Occupation:
- Management Occupations -- Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers (11-9011)
Education / Instructional Information
- Instructional Program:
- Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences (01)
- Educational Level of Materials:
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- 1st year Community College or equivalent
- Time Required:
- 16 weeks, one traditional college semester
- Language:
- English (United States)
- Interactivity Type:
- Mix of Active and Presentation.
- Quality Rubric:
- Other
- Quality Assurance Organization:
- SkillsCommons Editorial Board
- Quality Note:
- This curriculum underwent an independent third-party review for content, completeness, and quality. Please see attached quality review rubric.
- Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
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- Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
- Using an approved rubric to conduct the evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
- Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
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- Course Note:
- Niche Livestock Production Certificate; CIP: 01-302
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