Alaskan Growers School Course Outline
Beginning Alaskan Growers School
Lesson 01: Introduction to growing in Alaska
Lesson 02: Welcome to the kingdom of plants
Lesson 03: Starting plants in Alaska
Lesson 04: All about soil and how to make the most of what you have
Lesson 05: The Alaska organic garden
Lesson 06: Growing vegetables in Alaska
Lesson 07: Growing fruits and berries in Alaska
Lesson 08: Season extension techniques and greenhouses in Alaska
Lesson 09: Plant diseases, deficiencies, and pests, OH MY!
Lesson 10: How to grow enough food for your family PLUS 10 other families!
Advanced Alaskan Growers School
Part 1: From a Garden to a Farm
Lesson 11: Sustainable farming in Alaska
Lesson 12: Tools of the trade
Lesson 13: Managing a greenhouse and controlled environments
Part 2: Mini-Livestock Series- From Bees to Birds to Buffalo
Lesson 14: Basic beekeeping
Lesson 15: Raising poultry
Lesson 16: Home on the range. Raising livestock
Part 3: Preservation and Value Added
Lesson 17: From the forest to the marketplace. How to market non-timber forest products.
Lesson 18: Preserving Alaska's Bounty
Part 4: Whole farm planning
Lesson 19: Whole farm and business planning
Lesson 20: Marketing your business
Lesson 21: Needs and resources
Lesson 22: Developing an action plan plus record keeping