Spring 2027

Independent Study in Organic Agriculture

Independent study offering research and hands-on experiences in organic agriculture, covering production, processing, marketing, and social dimensions. Requires declaration in the Certificate in Organic Agriculture.

offering recorded1–2 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Erin SilvaTom Bryan

Summary

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=2 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Apply knowledge of organic production through experiential opportunities within local, national and/or international communities.

  • Research and/or develop innovations that integrate the biological, ecological, social, and economic concepts of organic agriculture into scientific or practical applications supporting organic farmers, industry participants, and/or consumers.

Source: UW Guide

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PLPATH 499

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=2 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Production, processing, marketing, and social dimensions of organic agriculture.
  • Impact of organic agriculture on environmental, community, and human health.
  • Biological, ecological, social, and economic concepts of organic agriculture.

Skills

  • Apply knowledge of organic production through experiential opportunities.
  • Develop innovations integrating biological, ecological, social, and economic concepts of organic agriculture.

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PLPATH 499 · Spring 2027

Independent Study in Organic Agriculture

Recorded 2026-10-14
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