Program Overview
This program explores sustainable agriculture principles for animal, crop, and garden production. It covers sustainable theory and its application to market gardens, food forests, livestock management, and small farm operations. The program also examines food production and consumption, discussing economic and political decisions that frame our food systems. Additionally, it investigates community and home-scale food production with a focus on farm design, permaculture, and urban homesteading.
Program Outline
Outline:
- SAGE 150: Sustainable Agriculture
- Explores the principles of sustainable agriculture for animal, crop, and garden production.
- Teaches students how to make a farm, homestead, or garden a reality or to make current agricultural endeavors more sustainable, efficient, and profitable.
- Covers sustainable theory and its application to the nuts and bolts of market gardens, food forests, livestock management, and small farm operations.
- SAGE 151: Food, Culture, and Society
- Examines food production and consumption by analyzing the resource cycles and movement of food from seed to table.
- Discusses the economic and political decisions that frame our food sheds, such as industrial agriculture, food justice, policy, health, school food systems, Community Supported Agriculture, and small-scale farming.
- Explores the opportunities and challenges in building community food projects that create lasting systems change.
- SAGE 152: Permaculture Design
- Investigates community and home-scale food production with a focus on farm design, intensive mini-farming, permaculture, and urban homesteading.
Peninsula College
Overview:
Peninsula College is a public community college located in the beautiful North Olympic Peninsula of Washington state. It offers a wide range of academic programs, including associate degrees, certificates, and bachelor's degrees. The college is known for its commitment to student success, community engagement, and academic excellence.
Services Offered:
Peninsula College provides a comprehensive range of services to support student success, including:
Admissions:
Guidance on the application process, academic calendar, testing center, and transcript services.Registration:
Assistance with registering for classes, accessing the class schedule, and advising.Financial Aid:
Information on financial aid options, tuition and fees, scholarships, and workforce programs.Student Life:
Opportunities for student involvement, including athletics, clubs, and organizations.Career Center:
Resources for career exploration, job search, and internship opportunities.Library Resources:
Access to a wide range of books, journals, databases, and other research materials.Other Services:
Access services, campus safety, child care, food services, tutoring, and veterans services.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Peninsula College offers a vibrant and supportive campus environment. Students can participate in a variety of activities, including:
Athletics:
The college has a strong athletics program, with teams competing in the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC).Clubs and Organizations:
Students can join a variety of clubs and organizations, such as the student government, honor societies, and cultural clubs.Events:
The college hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including lectures, concerts, and art exhibitions.Community Engagement:
Peninsula College encourages students to get involved in the local community through volunteer opportunities and service learning projects.Key Reasons to Study There:
Small Class Sizes:
Students benefit from personalized attention and close relationships with faculty.World-Class Faculty:
The college boasts a dedicated and experienced faculty committed to student success.Beautiful Location:
The college is situated in a stunning location with access to the Olympic Mountains, forests, and the Pacific Ocean.Affordable Education:
Peninsula College offers a high-quality education at an affordable price.Strong Transfer Programs:
Students can earn an associate degree and transfer to a four-year university.ʔaʔk̓ʷustəƞáwt̓xʷ House of Learning:
The college is home to the first longhouse in the nation built on a community college campus, offering a unique cultural experience.Academic Programs:
Peninsula College offers a wide range of academic programs, including:
