Program Information:
2 Semesters
Program Location:
ACRES Farm @ Warren Tech Central
13300 West 2nd Place
Lakewood, CO 80228
Program Hours:
AM Session:
7:30 - 10:30am Monday through Friday
PM Session:
12:00 - 3:45pm Monday through Thursday
Student Fees:
Students are required to pay an annual program fee, as well as purchase equipment and clothing for personal use. Instructors work with business and industry partners to offer the best possible price on materials and equipment. Each program's fees will be available at orientation in May. Warren Tech works closely with students who demonstrate financial need.
Click here for Farm to Table Fees
Program Pathway
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Program Topics:
- Sustainable/Organic Agriculture Practices:
Biodynamic and Organic Principles
- Introduction to Culinary Concepts:
Preserving, Butchery, Vegetable Preparation
- Food and Farm Safety and Sanitation
- Farm-to-Table Events
- Alternative Agriculture Methods
Hydroponics and Aquaponics
- Land Use:
Urban Agriculture
Soil Science
Crop Planning
- Water Use
- Urban Agriculture
- Plant Biodiversity
- Agribusiness:
Marketing
Union Station Farmers Market
Jeffco High School Credit Earned:
1st Semester:
1.0 Elective (Course Title TBD)
0.5 Environmental Science (Lab-based Science Credit)
2nd Semester:
1.0 Elective (Course Title TBD)
0.5 Food Science (Lab-based Science Credit)
Potential for summer internship and additional available credit
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