Introduction to Building Better Soils

Introduction to Building Better Soils, available at $29.99, has an average rating of 4.4, with 21 lectures, based on 71 reviews, and has 480 subscribers.

You will learn about Understand the relationship between soil health, plant productivity, and nutrition. Name the 5 soil components that make up a healthy soil. Carry out qualitative, on site assessments of soil texture and structure. Identify the 16 classic, and 18 contemporary mineral nutrients recognized as essential for plant health Make practical decisions about when to run soil chemistry tests. Understand why scarcity of a single nutrient may limit plant growth, even when other nutrients are abundant. Reasons for measuring and managing soil cation exchange capacity (CEC) and pH Why researchers are exploring soil redox chemistry as an indicator of soil health. This course is ideal for individuals who are Farmers, Gardeners, and other Growers seeking to understand basic soil chemistry, biology, and health principles. or Farmers, Gardeners, and other Growers who want to optimize soil health in order to reduce the need for synthetic inputs. or Growers interested in maximizing production. or Students or entry level agricultural, horticultural, or natural resource professionals. or Science teachers seeking real life applications for basic soil ecology information. It is particularly useful for Farmers, Gardeners, and other Growers seeking to understand basic soil chemistry, biology, and health principles. or Farmers, Gardeners, and other Growers who want to optimize soil health in order to reduce the need for synthetic inputs. or Growers interested in maximizing production. or Students or entry level agricultural, horticultural, or natural resource professionals. or Science teachers seeking real life applications for basic soil ecology information.

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Title: Introduction to Building Better Soils

Price: $29.99

Average Rating: 4.4

Number of Lectures: 21

Number of Published Lectures: 21

Number of Curriculum Items: 24

Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 24

Original Price: $29.99

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What You Will Learn

• Understand the relationship between soil health, plant productivity, and nutrition.
• Name the 5 soil components that make up a healthy soil.
• Carry out qualitative, on site assessments of soil texture and structure.
• Identify the 16 classic, and 18 contemporary mineral nutrients recognized as essential for plant health
• Make practical decisions about when to run soil chemistry tests.
• Understand why scarcity of a single nutrient may limit plant growth, even when other nutrients are abundant.
• Reasons for measuring and managing soil cation exchange capacity (CEC) and pH
• Why researchers are exploring soil redox chemistry as an indicator of soil health.

Who Should Attend

• Farmers, Gardeners, and other Growers seeking to understand basic soil chemistry, biology, and health principles.
• Farmers, Gardeners, and other Growers who want to optimize soil health in order to reduce the need for synthetic inputs.
• Growers interested in maximizing production.
• Students or entry level agricultural, horticultural, or natural resource professionals.
• Science teachers seeking real life applications for basic soil ecology information.

Target Audiences

• Farmers, Gardeners, and other Growers seeking to understand basic soil chemistry, biology, and health principles.
• Farmers, Gardeners, and other Growers who want to optimize soil health in order to reduce the need for synthetic inputs.
• Growers interested in maximizing production.
• Students or entry level agricultural, horticultural, or natural resource professionals.
• Science teachers seeking real life applications for basic soil ecology information.