Raising of vegetables is very competitive and has a low rate of profit. One way to increase sales and prices is to grow organic products.

Participants who choose this elective will be trained in:

• An understanding of the definition and benefits of organic farming
• Organic plot development
• Additional nutrients permitted in organic farming
• Organic insect control
• Proper crop rotation to ensure the soil will remain productive
• Organic farm certification processes
• Marketing of organic vegetables?