Digging into Soil Biological Properties
- Type
- Course
- Date of Publication
- February 13, 2025
- Price
- See Agrilife Learn
Overview
Course Information
Want to understand the science behind healthy soil and learn how to improve it?
Our Digging into Soil Biological Properties course explains the basics of soil biology. It shows how these properties affect soil health in a simple way and gives you practical tips you can use right away.
Our course has something for everyone, from beginners to skilled growers and agronomists. You don't need any experience to enroll!
About the Digging Into Soil Properties series
This course is part of the Digging Into Soil Properties series.
Want the complete learning journey? Get the Full Series Bundle: Digging into Soil Properties and explore soil's physical, chemical, and biological properties in depth, including exclusive access to our practical workbook.
Learn more at the MyLand Hub.
Who is this for?
- Anyone curious about soil science
- Growers/Gardeners
- Agronomists
- Teachers
Key Topics Covered:
- Soil biological properties
- The structure and function of the soil food web
- Practices that support a healthy soil microbiome
Course Objectives
Once you finish this course, you will be able to:
- Describe soil's biological properties;
- Explain the soil food web and how nutrients flow through it; and
- Recognize practices that support a healthy soil microbiome.
CEU Credit Opportunity
This course provides 1 CEU in Soil & Water Management for Certified Crop Advisers (CCAs) certified through the American Society of Agronomy.
Course Length
This is a self-paced online course and will take approximately 1 hour to complete.
Your progress in the course will be saved if you exit AgriLife Learn.
Ready to dig deeper into soil health? Enroll now and start your learning journey!
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