Sustainable Agricultural Land Management

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Sustainable Agricultural Land Management

Instructor: George J. Hochmuth, Ph.D.

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8 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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8 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

668 reviews

Beginner level

No prior experience required

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2 weeks at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

98%

Most learners liked this course

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There are 8 modules in this course

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.

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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George J. Hochmuth, Ph.D.

University of Florida

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Reviewed on Feb 20, 2018

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.

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

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2021

This course is amazing and fascinating. It totally broadens my knowledge and provides new insight. Thank you very much, Mr. George J. Hochmuth and Coursera.

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