Sustainable Agricultural Land Management

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.

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Syllabus

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Introduction to Sustainable Agricultural Land Management
Week 2
Water Quality Issues and Regulations
Week 3
TMDLs & Nutrients
Week 4
Best Management Practices
Week 5
Soil Management
Week 6
Nutrient Management
Week 7
Water for Agriculture
Week 8
Agricultural Irrigation Management

FAQ

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:

What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?

When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.

Is financial aid available?

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.

Reviews

Best course to understand sustainable agriculture and it gives insight of best mangement practices and methods of soil and nutrients testing .

best course yet on sustainable farming practices.

professor speaks from experience and lays out the history and current landscape very clearly.. avoiding ideologies, judgement and speculation.

I would like to thank the lecturer of this course, it boosts my skills and perspective in agriculture

Thanks for providing us such a wonderful course. This course increased my interest in sustainable management system and Florida university as well.