This course will cover the agricultural and urban water quality issues in Florida, their bases, land and nutrient management strategies, and the science and policy behind the best management practices (BMPs). Students will learn to evaluate BMP research and analyze its role in determining practices and policies that protect water quality.
Sustainable Agricultural Land Management
Sustainable Agricultural Land Management
Instructor: George J. Hochmuth, Ph.D.
Sponsored by Barbados NTI
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 19 hours
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There are 8 modules in this course
In week 1, we will introduce you to the instructor and give you and overview of the course and project.
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5 videos1 reading1 quiz
In week 2, we will take a look at the big picture and some interesting examples, discuss the value of agriculture, and cover the im
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3 videos1 quiz1 peer review
In week 3, we will discuss TMDLs and agriculture, agricultural soils, and the first part of nutrient fates.
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3 videos1 quiz
For week 4, we will dig deeper into nutrient fates and talk about nutrient mass balance.
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3 videos1 quiz1 peer review
For week 5, we will look at soil management in detail and begin to discuss soil testing.
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3 videos1 quiz
In week 6, we will continue talking about soil testing and then cover proper nutrient management.
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3 videos1 quiz1 peer review
For week 7, we will wrap up nutrient management and then move to water for agriculture. We will dive deeper into the water of Florida and then begin the topic of irrigation management.
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3 videos1 quiz
For our final week, we will finish up irrigation management and conclude with an overall review.
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3 videos1 quiz1 peer review
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