Nutrient Management Plan 1
FMTP 040
Nutrient Management Plan 1
1.67 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Farm Management Technology: In this first part of the Nutrient Management Plan course, students will be introduced to the environmental laws and regulations that oversee the development of the Nutrient Management Plan. Students will be introduced to the components of the Nutrient Management Plan and will learn how to collect pertinent data for the realization of their own plan. Students will also learn how to keep registries for fertilizer and manure spreading on their farms. The management of manure for odour control will also be discussed.
Offered by: Farm Mgmt & Technology Program
In this first part of the Nutrient Management Plan course, students will be introduced to the environmental laws and regulations that oversee the development of the Nutrient Management Plan. Students will be introduced to the components of the Nutrient Management Plan and will learn how to collect pertinent data for the realization of their own plan. Students will also learn how to keep registries for fertilizer and manure spreading on their farms. The management of manure for odour control will also be discussed.
C. BEGG
Nutrient Management Plan 2
FMTP 041
Nutrient Management Plan 2
1.33 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Farm Management Technology: In this second part of the Nutrient Management Plan course students will develop their own Nutrient Management Plan from the information they gathered on their farm during the previous summer. They will be introduced to the use of a software program designed for the Nutrient Management Plan. Students will develop a five-year plan based on the production objectives of the farm taking into account its initial status and the resources that are available. A five-year total nutrient budget for the enterprise will also be presented along with the nutrient management strategies selected to reduce the environmental impact of the agricultural activities of the farm.
Offered by: Farm Mgmt & Technology Program
In this second part of the Nutrient Management Plan course students will develop their own Nutrient Management Plan from the information they gathered on their farm during the previous summer. They will be introduced to the use of a software program designed for the Nutrient Management Plan. Students will develop a five-year plan based on the production objectives of the farm taking into account its initial status and the resources that are available. A five-year total nutrient budget for the enterprise will also be presented along with the nutrient management strategies selected to reduce the environmental impact of the agricultural activities of the farm.
C. BEGG
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Soil Fertilization
FMTP 009
Soil Fertilization
2.67 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Farm Management Technology: In this course students will learn the principles and practices of soil fertilization and amendment for crop production. Students will learn about the physical, chemical and biological factors that are taken into account in the management of soil fertility. Topics that will be covered in this course include soil sampling,interpretation of soil test reports, soil pH and liming, nutrient management and environmental concerns, sources of nutrients and soil-plant interactions. Students will develop a field and crop fertilization program using a nutrient management software.
Offered by: Farm Mgmt & Technology Program
- (152-009-MC)
- (3-3-2)
- (3-2-2)
In this course students will learn the principles and practices of soil fertilization and amendment for crop production. Students will learn about the physical, chemical and biological factors that are taken into account in the management of soil fertility. Topics that will be covered in this course include soil sampling, interpretation of soil test reports, soil pH and liming, nutrient management and environmental concerns, sources of nutrients and soil-plant interactions. Students will develop a field and crop fertilization program using a nutrient management software.
C. BEGG
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Forests, Forestry and Society
FMTP 096
Forests, Forestry and Society
2 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Farm Management Technology: The study of the forest of Canada and of its associated forestry practices and economy. The canadian history of the interaction between man and the forest. Social issues influencing the future of our forest and the decision-making of forestry planners will be discussed and researched.
Offered by: Farm Mgmt & Technology Program
The study of the forest of Canada and of its associated forestry practices and economy. The canadian history of the interaction between man and the forest. Social issues influencing the future of our forest and the decision-making of forestry planners will be discussed and researched.
C. IDZIAK
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