Explore soil-free growing methods that integrate plants, fish, and beneficial microorganisms into productive systems. Learn hydroponic techniques for growing plants in nutrient solutions while understanding plant nutrition and water chemistry. Practice aquaponics system design and maintenance, including fish care, bacterial cultivation, and system balancing. Develop skills in monitoring system health through water testing, plant observation, and troubleshooting common problems. Create sustainable growing systems that demonstrate alternative agriculture while producing food for community use.
Living Systems & Environmental Sciences
Living Systems Fundamentals Plant Propagation & Cultivation Science Soil Science & Testing Environmental Monitoring & Data Collection Composting & Decomposition Science Aquatic Growing Systems & Integrated Agriculture Fermentation & Beneficial Microbiology Seed Banking & Genetic Preservation Plant Documentation & Botanical Research Permaculture Design & Regenerative Agriculture Natural Building & Earth Construction Waste Systems Analysis & Circular Resource Flows Climate Adaptation & Community Resilience