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AGRI 145 - Sustainable Agriculture


PROGRAM: Agriculture
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2019

Presents an overview of agriculture sustainability and the diversity of sustainable agriculture techniques. This course will cover various areas/topics in sustainability as they relate to the agriculture industry.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Describe the benefits of sustainable agriculture.
  2. Recognize the diversity of agricultural systems in the United States and the world.
  3. Describe the diversity of sustainability and how humans can improve and sustain our resources.
  4. Discuss current trends in sustainable agriculture and gardening.
  5. Research and define soil nutrient management.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Sustainable agriculture
  • Organic Fertilizers/Pesticides
  • The three main aspects of sustainable agriculture
  • History of sustainable agriculture
  • The four R’s of Soil Nutrient Management
  • Current trends in sustainable agriculture
  • Why soil nutrition is important
  • Current trends in gardening
  • Promoting soil health
  • Urban gardening
  • Use of cover crops
  • Use of less tillage

 
GRADING POLICY

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

 
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