Course: SLF 112 Integrated Pest Management

Unit 4 Lab Assignment

Crop Rotation and IPM (25 points)

Review the information presented in this unit on the principles of crop rotation and their value in IPM programs.

For this assignment, develop a crop rotation plan for a real or hypothetical fruit or vegetable operation.

Write a 500-word report that includes:

- A photo or sketch of the garden/site
- A graphic showing the dimensions of the garden/site and the boundaries of the various planting areas
- A list of crops to be planted in each area
- A brief summary describing each plant’s family
- Describe the potential pests that may be found locally
- Fallow areas and potential cover crops
- A schedule that shows the planned crop rotation
- Citation of web references used for this assignment

Save the document on your computer, and submit it via the Dropbox found on the course home page.

 | Unit 4 Lab Assignment Rubric
Points | Description
7 | Information on crops and pests is accurate and complete
5 | Schedule for planned crop rotation is accurate and complete
5 | Assigned photos and images included
5 | Proper punctuation and sentence structure expressed clearly in your own words
3 | Sources properly cited