Broaden Your Horizons and Skills with Lifelong Learning Classes

 Download the Rifle Schedule of Continuing Education Classes

From accounting to yoga, Colorado Mountain College is offering many different classes this semester at the Rifle Campus:

Spring 2013 Offerings
 
Every month the Rifle Campus offers something new for you to pursue a personal interest, update your skills or just have fun!

Agriculture Day

Workshop expert: Dr. Curtis E. Swift has a PhD in Plant Pathology and an MS in Horticulture. He advises farmers, has trained Master Gardeners and is a popular conference speaker, author and international consultant.

Lavender Production, Sa, 9a-12p, 4/6/13, Cost: $20, Syn#72359

Can you make money on lavender production? Learn the different cultivars and what they are used for - culinary, aromatherapy, fresh bouquets, sachets, eye pillows, etc. and how to prepare your soil, and methods of irrigation.

Enriching the Soil with BioChar, Sa, 1p-4p, 4/6/13, Cost: $20, Syn#72360

Inspired by the properties of ancient Terra Preta, biochar has been identified as a soil amendment that has the potential to change concepts of soil management. Learn how biochar can increase fertility, plant health and crop yield. Discover how to do trench and pit composting as well as building compost piles and using the finished compost.

Package Price for Lavender Production and Enriching the Soil: $35, Syn#73086

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