This is an Introduction to Hydroponics and will provide an overview to agriculture through the use of hydroponics and an overarching financial construct to building a small-scale agriculture-based business. This course will cover the below concepts of:

·         History of Hydroponics

·         Overview of Controlled Environments 

·         System Types

·         Growth Cycle

·         Food Sustainability and Year-Long Growing

·         Plant Production – Growth of Microgreens, Leafy Green, Herbs and Vine Crops

·         Pest Control, Disease Management and Equipment

·         Harvesting

·         Profit and Loss Management (Operational Cost – Energy, Water, Supplies and Resources)