AGRI 130 - Introduction to Vegetable Production

1. Describe current vegetable production systems and where those systems are utilized.
2. Analyze markets for vegetables with an emphasis on Indiana.
3. Explain the principles of growing in soil versus water.
4. Investigate how soil type affects vegetable plant production.
5. Analyze the differences in management when growing in open fields and high tunnels.
6. Analyze the differences in management when growing in aquaponic and hydroponic systems
7. Investigate which species and cultivars are best adapted to different growing systems.
8. Describe harvest methods for vegetables in different growing systems.
9. Explain best practices in handling produce to minimize spoilage and the spread of food-borne pathogens.
10. Examine and prepare students for GAPS and Serve Safe certification.
11. Explain the pros and cons of large and small scale vegetable production.

Define five types of vegetable production systems

Explain the current marketing options for vegetables in Indiana

Explain how large scale and small scale vegetable production systems differ

Investigate the role of soil drainage and irrigation on vegetable production

Investigate methods of soil amendment to improve drainage and nutrient holding capacity

Describe how high tunnels affect length of growing season

Explain how crop rotation affects vegetable production

Describe the components of an aquaponics growing system

Describe the components of a hydroponic growing system

Investigate the effect of pH and water hardness on aquaculture and aquaponic systems

Describe how postharvest handling of produce affects disease transmission

Develop a basic business plan for small scale vegetable production
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