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Sustainable Farming Program
Central Carolina Community College
Pittsboro, NC
Spring 2008
Carpentry, Electrical and Plumbing
Students will learn the fundamentals for basic house construction or remodeling work from experienced builder, teacher and farmer Kevin Meehan. Topics covered include framing, cabinetry and trim, stairs, wiring, drain lines, the NC building code, and hot/cold supply lines with an emphasis on sustainable and low impact building techniques. Excellent course for those new to the construction trades.
Tuesday, 1/15/08 to 4/1/08, 7-9 pm, Kevin Meehan, $56.25
Fiber Animals
An overview of raising animals for fiber, including llama, sheep, goats and rabbits. Course topics will include animal care, harvesting fiber (shearing) and the steps to a finished product of locally produced fiber. Costs and considerations of getting into the fiber business will be discussed. (*additional fee may be incurred if student purchases a fleece)
Wednesday, 9 to noon, 1/16/08 to 2/27/08, Laura Young, $56.25*
Wine Growing: Exploring Sustainable Wine Production - NEW!
Guy Loeffler will lead this hands-on and interactive course which will investigate sustainable grape production possibilities for Piedmont growers. The course will combine classroom and field time to allow students an up close experience in a working vineyard. Many of the classes will meet at Horizon Vineyards in Siler City. (*extra fees: Students will need to purchase The NC Wine Grape Growers Guide $20/ available from instructor or NCSU)
Thursday 1/24/08 to 4/24/08, 3 to 5 pm, Lab times TBD $61.25*
Permaculture Fundamentals -back by popular demand!
Permaculture is the design of sustainable human habitats. This class covers the fundamentals of permaculture systems design for forests, fields, permanent gardens, water, animals, buildings, economics and society. 2 weekend field trips TBA. Thursday 2/7/08 to 4/10/08, 5:30 - 9:30 pm, Harvey Harman $61.25
Growing Organic Vegetables
This course will present the fundamentals of organic vegetable growing and offer hands-on training in the most important skills involved. Grow, harvest, and utilize a variety of vegetables organically, learn about irrigation installation and season extension structures.
Wednesday, 2/20/08 to 4/16/08, 6 to 9 pm, Doug Jones $56.25
Please visit http://www.cccc.edu/resources/PDFs/flexi.pdf for additional course information, including 3 different workshops on Green Building and Biodiesel courses.
CALL To Register 919-542-6495 ext. 223
Robin Kohanowich
Coordinator, The Sustainable Farming Program
CCCC
764 West Street
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Jen
Farmgirl Sisterhood Member #9
The View From My Boots: www.bovesboots.blogspot.com
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New Classes at Sustainable Farming Program in NC
