Fleming College

Frost Campus to host innovative new post-graduate program set to start January 2010Fleming College’s Frost Campus will launch a new Sustainable Agriculture program in January 2010.This innovative one year, three-semester, post-graduate certificate program is designed for new and beginner farmers seeking an intensive, applied learning experience in sustainable, ecological, organic or natural farming. Farming practices in the program are based on environmental stewardship, social responsibility, community health and the capacity for farmers to create a dependable income.The program follows the progression of the farm year. Experienced farmers and practitioners will guide students in the program, which is enriched with farm field days, site visits, and community-based learning activities. There is also an 18-week summer co-op experience to create further opportunities for student specialization.Within the program, students will learn the principles and practices of sustainable agriculture, small farm operations, and explore the emergence of new and expanding niche markets. Students will also examine strategies for direct marketing and new farm business models – with the program culminating in the development of each student’s own business case and farm plan. For more information on the program visit www.flemingcollege.comThe Frost Campus, home to the School of Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, serves approximately 1,400 full-time students. It has prepared graduates for entry into careers in the environment and natural resources sector for more than 40 years. The campus offers 27 full-time programs in the Environment, Natural Resource Sciences and Community Services. The success and reputation of Frost Campus graduates in their careers is nationally recognized and respected. The reputation of these Fleming graduates is acknowledged as being second to none.Located in Central Ontario, Fleming College has campus locations in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg and Haliburton. Named for famous Canadian inventor and engineer Sir Sandford Fleming, the college features more than 90 full-time programs in Business, Computing and Hospitality, Continuing Education and Skilled Trades, Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, Fine Arts, Health and Wellness, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Law, Justice and Community Services. Fleming College has 5,000 full-time and 10,000 part-time students, and more than 54,000 alumni.     – 30 -For more information:     Laura Copeland, Communications Officer, 705-749-5530 x 1370 or copeland@flemingc.on.ca