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.
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2 weeks at 10 hours a week
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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 assignment
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 assignment1 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 assignment
For week 4, we will dig deeper into nutrient fates and talk about nutrient mass balance.
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3 videos1 assignment1 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 assignment
In week 6, we will continue talking about soil testing and then cover proper nutrient management.
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3 videos1 assignment1 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 assignment
For our final week, we will finish up irrigation management and conclude with an overall review.
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3 videos1 assignment1 peer review
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LM
5
Reviewed on Jun 19, 2020
I live by farmers and this is better helping me to appreciate the line of work they are in. I want to further take more agricultural courses! Thank you and God Bless
IA
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Reviewed on Nov 2, 2022
I really learned a great deal of knowledge pertaining sustainable agriculture through this course. Thanks to Coursera community and the course tuitor- Mr George
MA
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Reviewed on May 1, 2024
It's a best short course for those who want to learn Sustainable agriculture land management specially soil health, soil quality, nutrients,water management, use of pesticides and irrigation.
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