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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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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:
- Describe the benefits of sustainable agriculture.
- Recognize the diversity of agricultural systems in the United States and the world.
- Describe the diversity of sustainability and how humans can improve and sustain our resources.
- Discuss current trends in sustainable agriculture and gardening.
- 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 |
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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