Introduction to Soil Health

Type
Course
Date of Publication
October 23, 2024
Price
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Overview

Unlock the secrets of healthy soil and learn practical ways to improve its productivity, resilience, and sustainability. This course covers the essential functions and properties of soil, equipping you with actionable insights to enhance your soil health practices and achieve better results.

Course Information

Do you want to learn more about soil health? Are you curious about practices you can use to improve soil health? This course is perfect for anyone from beginner to grower to agronomist. After completing this course, you will be able to discuss the basic concepts of soil health, understand the roles soil plays for our planet and food system, and identify practices that build soil health to create a healthier planet. You do not need to be a grower to take this course.

Who is this for?

  • Growers
  • Agronomists
  • Gardeners
  • Teachers
  • Agriculture Industry Professionals

What will you learn?

  • The definition of soil health
  • Key soil functions like nutrient cycling, water filtration, and carbon sequestration.
  • The physical, chemical, and biological properties that determine soil health.
  • How a thriving soil microbiome supports plant growth and food security.
  • Practical practices to improve soil health and soil management.
  • Benefits of soil health practices.

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