FOT 2010 - Soil Maintenance

Clock Hours: 40

Course Description:
This course will introduce students to basic plant and soil science. Topics include plant growth development, composition of row crops and pasture land, soil conservation, and environmental factors that affect crop and grassland maintenance.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Research agriculture methods and practices and describe how each method aligns to a specific goal including the following: soil fertility and texture maintenance, adequate soil moisture maintenance, erosion prevention, and weed, insect, and disease management.
Develop a plan of best practices for chemical use and disposal in agriculture production settings.
Assess the costs and benefits of best practices in soil maintenance.