Navigating Agriculture through the Water-Energy-Food Nexus

Type
Course
Date of Publication
July 7, 2021
Price
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Overview

This course is primarily designed for cooperative extension agents, agriculture technical service providers, and agriculture commodity representatives who will learn inter-dependencies between water, energy, and climate as well as technology, planning, and policy options that promote agriculture sustainability and profitability.

Course Information

This online course is primarily designed for cooperative extension agents, agriculture technical service providers, and agriculture commodity representatives. Topics discussed include the inter-dependencies between water, energy, and climate, as well as technology, planning, and policy options that promote agriculture sustainability and profitability.

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