Students will learn the role of forages in sustainable food production, forage management and harvesting options and the principles of irrigation design, systems and management. The key concepts of plant physiology, plant identification, species & variety features will be examined as well as their adaptation and their roles in forage stands and production. Students will learn management approaches that include cover crops, perennial species mixtures, potential cropping rotations and other considerations relating to maintaining or improving soil health while achieving farm/ranch objectives. Note: Students will only receive credit for one of ASUR 2030 and RGEN 2030. Individual courses may be taken by non-program students where capacity exists and with instructor permission.
Students will learn the role of forages in sustainable food production, forage management and harvesting options and the principles of irrigation design, systems and management. The key concepts of plant physiology, plant identification, species & variety features will be examined as well as their adaptation and their roles in forage stands and production. Students will learn management approaches that include cover crops, perennial species mixtures, potential cropping rotations and other considerations relating to maintaining or improving soil health while achieving farm/ranch objectives. Note: Students will only receive credit for one of ASUR 2030 and RGEN 2030. Individual courses may be taken by non-program students where capacity exists and with instructor permission.
