Forages and Pastures

Forages and Pastures

Instructors: Hannah Stoll

Included with

Learn more

5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

Skills you'll gain

Details to know

Shareable certificate

Add to your LinkedIn profile

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Learn more about Coursera for Business

logos of Petrobras, TATA, Danone, Capgemini, P&G and L'Oreal

There are 5 modules in this course

This course is designed for students with a minimal background in agriculture or plant science who are interested in learning about forage systems. It will introduce the fundamentals of forage system management and species selection and highlight the role of forages in agricultural systems.

What's included

4 videos3 readings1 assignment

4 videosTotal 24 minutes

Course Introduction3 minutes
Forage Overview3 minutes
Grasses - Characteristics and Common Grass Forage Systems9 minutes
Legumes - Characteristics and Common Legume/Mixture Forage Systems8 minutes

3 readingsTotal 45 minutes

Supplemental Reading: Grass Profiles and Identification Key15 minutes
Benefits of legume-grass mixtures15 minutes
Supplemental Reading: Forage Legumes Guide15 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Module 1 Quiz - Types of Forages**30 minutes

What's included

4 videos1 reading2 assignments

What's included

3 videos2 readings2 assignments

3 videosTotal 32 minutes

Establishment: Seedbed Preparation, Seed Quality, and Seeding Rates16 minutes
Establishment: Timing & Depth9 minutes
Resource Needs: Geographic Range, Fertility, Water, and Pests6 minutes

2 readingsTotal 25 minutes

Forage Species and Variety Selection15 minutes
Supplemental Reading - Alfalfa Pests10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Module 3 Quiz - Agronomics30 minutes
Seeding Rate Activity30 minutes

What's included

3 videos1 assignment

What's included

3 videos2 readings2 assignments

3 videosTotal 36 minutes

Grasses & Legumes for Grazing9 minutes
Pasture Systems to Maximize Grazing Season9 minutes
Grazing Management18 minutes

2 readingsTotal 50 minutes

Pastures for Profit: A Guide to Rotational Grazing30 minutes
Supplemental Reading - Reintegrating Ruminant Grazing in Row Crop Country20 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Module 5 Quiz - Grazing30 minutes
Supplemental Activity: Calculating Stocking Rate30 minutes

Instructors

Hannah Stoll

University of Minnesota

1 Course15 learners

Jacob Jungers

University of Minnesota

1 Course15 learners

Offered by

University of Minnesota

Why people choose Coursera for their career

Felipe M.

Learner since 2018

"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."

Jennifer J.

Learner since 2020

"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."

Larry W.

Learner since 2021

"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."

Chaitanya A.

"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."

Frequently asked questions

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.