Elective for students Gr. 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Instructor Approval
Required Supplies: None
Offered: Every Year
Duration: Traditional semester (Spring Semester)
High School Credit: .5 credit
College Credit: None
In a basic greenhouse management course, students are introduced to the various types of greenhouses, such as ridged and furrowed, detached, gutter connected and lean-to greenhouses. Students learn how to produce and culture plants in a temperature-controlled environment and examine variables like humidity, light and nutrients. The course will also go over the business side of greenhouse management, including monitoring production, producing marketing materials and controlling inventory and will also provide an overview of growing different types of plants. Instruction will include classroom and laboratory settings. Supervised agricultural experience, The Agricultural Experience Tracker and FFA will be integrated, as appropriate throughout.