Module #1 Introduction to Farm-to-Table Defining Farm-to-Table, benefits, and importance in modern food systems
Module #2 History of Farm-to-Table Exploring the roots of Farm-to-Table, from ancient agriculture to modern movements
Module #3 Principles of Sustainable Agriculture Understanding the environmental, social, and economic pillars of sustainable agriculture
Module #4 Farm Typologies Exploring different farm models, from small-scale organic to large-scale industrial
Module #5 Crop Selection and Planning Strategies for crop selection, rotation, and planning for optimal yields and biodiversity
Module #6 Soil Science and Land Management Understanding soil health, fertilization, and pest management for sustainable farming
Module #7 Water Management and Conservation Effective water use and conservation strategies for farms
Module #8 Pest Management and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Understanding pest management strategies and IPM principles
Module #9 Farm-to-Table Logistics and Distribution Exploring the supply chain from farm to table, including transportation and storage
Module #10 Food Safety and Handling Best practices for ensuring food safety from farm to table
Module #11 Direct-to-Consumer Sales and Marketing Strategies for farmers to reach consumers directly, including CSA programs and farmers markets
Module #12 Restaurant and Institutional Purchasing Understanding the business side of Farm-to-Table, including restaurant and institutional purchasing
Module #13 Menu Planning and Seasonal Cooking Creating menus that showcase seasonal, locally sourced ingredients
Module #14 Food Systems and Community Development Exploring the role of Farm-to-Table in community development and food systems
Module #15 Farm-to-Table Policy and Advocacy Understanding policy and advocacy efforts supporting Farm-to-Table initiatives
Module #16 Economic Viability and Profitability Examining the financial sustainability of Farm-to-Table operations
Module #17 Scaling Up:From Small-Scale to Large-Scale Operations Strategies for scaling up Farm-to-Table operations while maintaining core principles
Module #18 Technology and Innovation in Farm-to-Table Exploring the role of technology in improving Farm-to-Table efficiency and sustainability
Module #19 Food Waste Reduction and Recovery Strategies for reducing food waste and recovering surplus food in Farm-to-Table systems
Module #20 Farm-to-Table and Social Justice Examining the intersections of Farm-to-Table with social justice, equity, and access
Module #21 Case Studies:Successful Farm-to-Table Operations In-depth analysis of successful Farm-to-Table operations and lessons learned
Module #22 Farm-to-Table in Urban and Peri-Urban Contexts Exploring the unique challenges and opportunities of Farm-to-Table in urban and peri-urban areas
Module #23 Farm-to-Table Education and Workforce Development Training and educating the next generation of Farm-to-Table professionals
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Farm-to-Table Concepts career
