In this intermediate level class we will discuss: Basic soil-plant relationships, ion exchanges in soils, supply of nutrients from organic matter, and more.

God's instruction for home gardens in the Bible and Spirit of Prophecy. What size garden is needed, comparison of different gardening systems, compost, year-around gardening without a greenhouse, and more.

This course will introduce the audience with the "Disease Triangle," disease cycle of various pathogens, proper identification of signs and symptoms; different fungal pathogens, their common names and their trophic behaviors; viruses and RNA/DNA, and some basic bacterial organisms.

Why do we NEED to spend time in nature? Whether you are a professional educator, parent, or simply an enthused adult, outdoor education can be relevant to your life. Hands-on training on how to use both the garden and the outdoors in general as a classroom to teach school subjects. My passion is to introduce children and adults of all ages to the Creator by going outside and enjoying nature!

In this course, the John Dysinger family will first focus on why we believe there should be more Seventh-day Adventist market gardeners, and why family farming has such powerful witnessing potential.