Program Overview

Program Overview

The Summer course in agricultural history (Sommarkurs i agrarhistoria, 10 credits LB0094) is an educational program that focuses on landscape and agricultural history. This course is designed for individuals interested in older farming landscapes, and it is particularly valuable for professionals in the field of cultural and nature conservation.

Course Content

The course contains several practical exercises that combine older agricultural techniques with modern landscape care. Some examples of these practical exercises include:

• Harvesting grains with scythe and sickle
• Scythe mowing and sharpening
• Pollarding of trees
• Building roundpole fences Many of these practical elements are carried out at Linnaeus' Hammarby.

Language of Instruction

The course is taught in Swedish.

Target Audience

The program is aimed at anyone who is interested in older farming landscapes, and it is particularly suitable for professionals in the field of cultural and nature conservation.