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Module 1: Introduction to Microgreens
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Full Course Overview (2:10)
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Module 1 Outline (0:48)
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Lesson 1.1 - Introduction to Chris Thoreau (3:00)
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Lesson 1.2 - What are Microgreens (3:34)
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Lesson 1.3 - Why Grow Microgreens (3:16)
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Lesson 1.4 - Common Microgreen Crops (4:52)
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Lesson 1.5 - Keys to Production Success (11:03)
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Lesson 1.6 - Is Growing Microgreens Right For You? (4:29)
Module 2: Growing Space, Work Areas, and Equipment
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Module 2 Outline (1:12)
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Lesson 2.1 - Growing Space (26:51)
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Lesson 2.2 - Harvest Area and Equipment (6:19)
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Lesson 2.2.1 - Supplement Video: Shipping Container Greenhouse Build Time Lapse
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Lesson 2.3 - Tray Preparation and Seeding Area (3:59)
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Lesson 2.4 - Seed Soaking and Sanitzing Area (3:30)
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Lesson 2.5 - Wash-Up Area (3:01)
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Lesson 2.6 - Compost and Soil Storage (4:49)
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Lesson 2.7 - Supply Storage (1:35)
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Lesson 2.8 - General Site Layout and Workflow (2:35)
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Lesson 2.9: Supply Set up List and Costs
Module 3: Primary Production Components
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Module 3 Outline (0:51)
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Lesson 3.1 - Production Process Overview (4:12)
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Lesson 3.2 - Microgreens Growing Conditions (20:41)
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Lecture 3.2.1 - Supplemental Video: Growing System Airflow
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Lecture 3.2.2 - Supplemental Video: Underwatering and Light Limitations
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Lesson 3.3 - Microgreens Crop Types (7:12)
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Lesson 3.4 - Microgreen Seeds (9:14)
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Lesson 3.5 - Microgreens Soil (12:09)
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Lesson 3.6 - Microgreens Trays (6:50)
Module 4: Packaging and Labels
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Module 4 Outline (0:41)
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Lesson 4.1 - The Role of Packaging and Labels (2:08)
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Lesson 4.2 - Microgreens Packaging Options (11:48)
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Lesson 4.3 - Live Microgreens Trays (5:15)
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Lesson 4.4 - Transporting Microgreens (8:50)
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Lesson 4.5 - Microgreen Labels (8:09)
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Lesson 4.5.1 - Label Sample PDF
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Lesson 4.5.2 - Supplemental Documents: Labeling Guidelines
Module 5: Regulations and Guidelines
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Module 5 Outline (1:34)
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Lesson 5.1 - Regulations Overview (2:22)
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Lesson 5.2 - Canadian Regulations (4:31)
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Lesson 5.2.1 - Supplementary Documents
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Lesson 5.3 - US Regulations (6:28)
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Lesson 5.3.1 - Supplemental Document: FSMA - Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption
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Lesson 5.4 - Local Health Authorities (3:39)
Module 6: Sanitization and Hygiene
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Module 6 Outline (1:56)
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Lesson 6.1 - Sanitation and Hygiene Overivew (31:58)
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Lesson 6.1.1 - Supplementary Documents
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Lesson 6.2 - Soap and Sanitizers (5:23)
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Lesson 6.3 - Sanitizing Seed (7:06)
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Lesson 6.3.1 - Supplementary Documents
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Lesson 6.4 - Written Procedures and Record Keeping (5:59)
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Lesson 6.4.1 - Supplemental Documents
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Lesson 6.4.2 - Supplemental Video: Preparation of Tables for Use
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Lesson 6.5 - Food Safety Certification (2:47)
Module 7: Production Process
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Module 7 Outline (1:32)
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Lesson 7.1 - Workflow Diagram (4:14)
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Lesson 7.2 - Prepping Trays (8:17)
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Lesson 7.2.1 - Supplemental Video: Prepping Trays and Soil Talk
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Lesson 7.3 - Rinsing, Sanitizing, and Soaking Seeds (21:43)
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Lesson 7.3.1 - Supplemental Video: Soaking and Sanitizing Seed
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Lesson 7.4 - Sowing Trays (13:44)
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Lesson 7.4.1. - Supplemental Video: Sowing Radish
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Lesson 7.4.2 - Supplemental Documents: Sowing Rates and Yields
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Lesson 7.5 - Stacking and Germinating Trays (13:07)
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Lesson 7.5.1 - Supplemental Videos
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Lesson 7.6 - Uncovering Trays (9:11)
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Lesson 7.6.1 - Supplemental Video: Setting Out Radish
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Lesson 7.7 - Crop Growth (39:56)
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Lesson 7.7.1 - Supplemental Videos
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Lesson 7.8 - Crop Cycle Diagram Review (2:02)
Module 8: Harvesting and Packing
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Module 8 Outline (1:24)
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Lesson 8.1 - Overview and Scenarios (4:32)
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Lesson 8.2 - Equipment and Setup (5:40)
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Lesson 8.3 - Cutting Microgreens (11:05)
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Lesson 8.3.1: Supplement - Cutting Microgreens - Scissors or Knife?
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Lesson 8.4 - Harvest Flow - Part 1 and 2 (4:24)
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Lesson 8.5 - Harvest Flow - Part 3 (8:03)
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Lesson 8.6 - Hull Picking, Draining and Spinning (5:41)
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Lesson 8.7 - Packing Microgreens (15:18)
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Lesson 8.8 - Storing Microgreens (5:52)
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Lesson 8.9 - Transporting Microgreens (8:28)
Module 9: Crop and Financial Planning
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Module 9 Outline (1:54)
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Lesson 9.1 - Crop Planning Principles (5:21)
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Lesson 9.2 - Expected Sales, Yields and Sowing (7:11)
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Lesson 9.3 - Determining Sowing Dates (3:35)
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Lesson 9.4 - Crop Recording Keeping (6:17)
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Lesson 9.4.1 - Supplemental Videos: Crop Planner Overview and Webinar Tutorials
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Lesson 9.5 - Realistic Expense Expectations and Variable Costs (4:23)
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Lesson 9.6 - Infrastructure Cost (3:03)
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Lesson 9.7 - Business Costs (3:48)
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Lesson 9.8 - Microgreens Revenue Potential (13:19)
Module 10: Crop and Financial Planning
Growing Your Microgreens Business - Live Presentation (2016 Permaculture Voices Conference)
Bonus Videos (Permaculture Voices Conference 2016)
Microgreen Crop Information Sheets
Sample Data Logging Forms
Bonus Microgreens Webinars and Video Series
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Advice & Tips for Beginning (AND EXPERIENCED) Microgreen Growers
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Starting a Profitable Microgreens Business
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Crop and Financial Planning for a Microgreens Business
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Growing Microgreens Amidst COVID-19, March 23, 2020
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Maximizing Space In Home Production - March 28, 2020
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Complete Crop Cycles - Sunflower and Wheatgrass - May 2020
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The Microgreens Experiment Series - May 2020
Growing Microgreens Podcast
Microgreens Interviews
