Organic Food Production Chain
08 August 2010 – 21 August 2010Introduction
The summer school Organic Food Production Chain takes place at the University of Life Sciences, Warsaw. It starts with e-learning sessions in July and is followed by teaching and excursions in and around Warsaw. The course participants should have the study in the following subjects: M.Sc. in Agricultural Sciences, Food Science and Environmental Sciences and related subjects, preferably with a basic knowledge on Economics; Advanced B.Sc. students who completed at least two years of study are also welcome.
Objectives
Course Content:• Soil fertility and plant-soil relationships
• Plant protection and environmental issues
• Animal welfare and animal health
• Organic Processing
• Certification in Organic Farming
• Marketing of organic products
• Conversion to organic farming
• Organic food and human health
• Organic food quality and safety
• Consumer attitudes to organic farming
Participants
M.Sc. students of Agricultural Sciences, Food Science and Environmental Sciences and related subjects, preferably with a basic knowledge on Economics; Advanced B.Sc. students who completed at least two years of studyThe summer course is funded within the Sokrates framework for Life Long Learning. From each partner university, five students can take part in the summer course. The following universities are participating in the programme:
| University |
Contact person |
| Organiser: Warsaw University of |
Prof. Ewa
Rembiałkowska |
| University of Maribor, Slovenia |
Prof. Franc Bavec |
| Estonian University of Life Sciences, Estonia |
Prof. Anne Luik |
| University of Hohenheim, Germany |
Dr Sabine Zikeli |
| University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences Vienna, Austria |
Prof. Bernhard Freyer |
| University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic |
Prof.Jan Moudry |
| Technical University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain |
Dr Teresa Briz |
Staff from each partner university is involved in teaching during the summer school.
Schedule
E-Learning period in JulyTwo weeks summer course in Warsaw from 8th to 21nd of August 2010, including projects and field work during the excursion to Brodnicki Landscape Park
Credits
6 ETCSLanguage
Programme language: EnglishApplication
If you are a student from participating universities, please send your application form to your contact person at your home university. If not, please send your application form directly to Prof. Rembiałkowska: ewa_rembialkowska@sggw.plDeadline for application: 1st of April 2010
If your application is approved please complete the registration form and send it to:
dr Aneta Zalecka: aneta_zalecka@sggw.pl
Deadline for registration: 15th of May 2010
Information
Date: 8th -21st of August 2009, Warsaw, with E - Learning phases in JulyOrganic Agriculture is a holistic approach connecting all steps of the organic food chain from field to fork. Moreover, organic production methods influence the properties of organic produce in way which differs from conventional farming.
The Summer School “Organic Food Production Chain” introduces students to all aspects of organic food production along the food chain: Agricultural production, processing, trade and consumer issues.
The organic sector grows steadily in most European countries, nevertheless, market situations and structures in the organic sector differ to a large degree. During the Summer School, students will be introduced to the current status in Poland by working on different topics in the field.
Location
Warsaw University of Life Sciences, PolandCosts
Students of one of the universities listed above:Travel costs will be covered by the organizers up to € 200,- (tickets are necessary), participation and living costs during the summer school including the excursions are free.
Students of other universities (= freelancers):
Travel costs covered fully by the students + € 700,- course fee
Contact
Application and questions to your local university contact person or to course leader Prof. Ewa Rembiałkowska Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Nowoursynowska 166, 02-787 Warsaw, PolandTel. +48 22 5937038
Fax. +48 22 5937036
E-mail: ewa_rembialkowska@sggw.pl
Coordination
Prof. Ewa Rembiałkowska, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Nowoursynowska 166, 02-787 Warsaw, PolandTel. +48 22 5937038
Fax. +48 22 5937036
E-mail: ewa_rembialkowska@sggw.pl
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