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Ferrarezi Lab

Teaching

HORT 3200 “Hydroponics and Controlled Environment Horticulture” (Spring, each year)

Dr. Ferrarezi teaches HORT 3200 “Hydroponics and Controlled Environment Horticulture” (Spring, each year). The course focuses on the principles and practices of agricultural systems that modify the natural environment to enhance and optimize crop production. The emphasis is on edible horticultural crops and covers both soil and soilless growing methods, including hydroponics.

Spring ’23:

Spring 2023 class performing multiple hands-on activities in the Hydroponics Club teaching greenhouse assigned to the Ferrarezi Lab.

Final group presentations of the activities performed during the Spring 2023 class:

Spring ’22:

Spring 2022 class performing multiple hands-on activities in the Hydroponics Club teaching greenhouse assigned to the Ferrarezi Lab.

Final group presentations of the activities performed during the Spring 2022 class:

HORT 4050/6050 “Greenhouse Management I” (Fall, each year)

Dr. Ferrarezi also teaches HORT 4050/6050 “Greenhouse Management I” (Fall, each year). The course focuses on the principles and practices of producing potted greenhouse plants, bedding plants, and cut flowers—emphasis placed on production practices, environmental and operational management, and cost estimation.

Fall ’23:

Fall 2023 class growing plants for our 1st Annual Plant Sale to generate funds for a luncheon with the industry.
1st HORT 4050/6050 luncheon with industry to foster networking in ornamental production and workforce development
Fall 2023 class visiting James Greenhouses in Colbert, GA.
Fall 2023 class visiting Davis Floral Greenhouses in Dewy Rose, GA.

Final individual presentations of the activities performed during the Fall 2023 class:

Fall ’22:

Fall 2022 class growing plants in the greenhouse.
Fall 2022 class visiting James Greenhouses in Colbert, GA.
Fall 2022 class visiting Davis Floral Greenhouses in Dewy Rose, GA.

Final individual presentations of the activities performed during the Fall 2022 class: