{"id":1514,"date":"2024-02-27T14:46:07","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T14:46:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/collegiumnews.com\/?p=1514"},"modified":"2024-02-27T14:46:10","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T14:46:10","slug":"introduction-to-sustainable-agriculture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/collegiumnews.com\/?p=1514","title":{"rendered":"Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture<br>Grade Levels: 10-12<br>Term: Semester<br>Credits: .5<br>This course will provide a broad, interdisciplinary study of agriculture that explores the relationships among soils, animals, vegetation, and growing practices to establish a more sustainable way of living. The course will focus on ecological principles applied to agro-ecosystems, soil science and management, crop and livestock management, local to global food production systems, and socio-economic aspects of agriculture and agriculture history. Students will explore best practices in agriculture through readings, videos, and online examples. Labs will provide a hands-on introduction to ecology and the relevance to sustainability with respect for water, forestry, and energy. 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