Farming is both challenging and exciting. At RUCID we have compiled knowledge about how things grow and why some growing methods might be preferred over other methods and the information is offered to students to help expand awareness of methods of organic farming and sustainable agriculture. Certified Organic food and fiber production is an increasingly important part of the world agricultural economy. Certified organic farming requires the use of practices that protect on-site and off-site environmental quality and create favorable conditions for biological activity on the farm. The course goals include increasing students’ agronomic knowledge and their ability to consider farms as ecosystems, and fostering respect for farmers. The course seeks to balance the personal, holistic methods of thinking used by alternative agriculture practitioners.