Sustainable Agricultural Land Management

This course will cover the agricultural and urban water quality issues in Florida, their bases, land and nutrient management strategies, and the science and policy behind the best management practices (BMPs). Students will learn to evaluate BMP research and analyze its role in determining practices and policies that protect water quality.

• Evaluate BMP research for water quality protection
• Analyze science-policy linkages in land management
• Understand nutrient management strategies

• Basic computer and internet skills
• Ability to follow English instructions and complete tasks