Conservation Practice Systems I

This course uses surface agricultural conservation activities, such as integral cover crops, minimum and no-tillage practices, biomass energy crop culture & companion plantings, and other long-term practices, to effect nutrient loss reduction and soil retention strategies. Focus is on long term agricultural watershed health based on best current evidence through utilization of open-source informatics, teamwork, and collaboration within a given agricultural boundary.
Date:
2016-04-06
Primary Material Type:
Syllabus
Other Material Types:
Assignment, Reference Material, Syllabus
Institution:
Lincoln Land Community College
Project Name:
Agricultural Watershed Management
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 4
Subjects:
Soil Conservation; Cover Crops; Ground Cover; Agricultural Remedies; Organic Matter Management, Agricultural Watershed Management; Illinois Community College Board; Higher Learning Commission

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
SIUE - National Corn Ethanol Research Center
Industry Sector:
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting -- Crop Production (111)
Occupation:
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (45-0000)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences (01)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
15-week or 8-week terms
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Presentation only - requires user to navigate through content.
Quality Note:
Program development began with convening industry expertise of employers, agencies, and individuals that formed into an District-wide Advisory Committee. Content providers came forward from within, and outside of, this group. The Lincoln Land Community College/Illinois Community College Board process for new programs and curricula insured the highest development standards for initiative. The Illinois Higher Learning Commission approval was also received - enabling federal & state financial aid.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Consultations during development of instructional materials
  • Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
  • Conducting an evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
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Course Note:
Agricultural Watershed Management - AWM101;

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