Module #1 Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture Defining sustainable agriculture, its importance, and global context
Module #2 Principles of Sustainable Agriculture Understanding the core principles and values of sustainable agriculture
Module #3 Soil Science and Management Soil formation, properties, and management practices for sustainable agriculture
Module #4 Water Conservation and Management Water scarcity, conservation techniques, and efficient irrigation systems
Module #5 Crop Selection and Breeding Choosing the right crops for sustainable agriculture, breeding techniques, and crop diversity
Module #6 Organic Amendments and Fertilizers Using natural amendments and fertilizers, composting, and manure management
Module #7 Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Approaches to managing pests, diseases, and weeds in sustainable agriculture
Module #8 Pollinator Health and Conservation Pollinator importance, threats, and conservation strategies in sustainable agriculture
Module #9 Conservation Agriculture Minimum tillage, cover crops, and mulching for soil conservation and health
Module #10 Agroforestry and Permaculture Designing sustainable agricultural systems with trees and permaculture principles
Module #11 Livestock Production and Management Sustainable livestock production, grazing management, and animal welfare
Module #12 Farm Machinery and Energy Efficiency Energy-efficient farm machinery, renewable energy sources, and sustainable infrastructure
Module #13 Farm Waste Management and Recycling Managing farm waste, recycling, and composting for sustainable agriculture
Module #14 Climate Change and Sustainable Agriculture Climate change impacts, adaptation strategies, and mitigation practices in sustainable agriculture
Module #15 Biodiversity Conservation and Ecological Restoration Conserving biodiversity, ecological restoration, and ecosystem services in sustainable agriculture
Module #16 Sustainable Agriculture Policy and Governance National and international policies, regulations, and governance frameworks for sustainable agriculture
Module #17 Economic and Social Sustainability in Agriculture Economic viability, social equity, and fairness in sustainable agriculture practices
Module #18 Farmers Experiences and Case Studies Real-life examples and success stories of sustainable agriculture practices from around the world
Module #19 Precision Agriculture and Technology Using precision agriculture, drones, and digital tools for sustainable agriculture practices
Module #20 Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture Sustainable agriculture practices in urban and peri-urban areas, rooftop gardens, and vertical farming
Module #21 Food Systems and Value Chains Sustainable food systems, value chains, and market access for local and global markets
Module #22 Food Security, Nutrition, and Health Sustainable agricultures impact on food security, nutrition, and human health
Module #23 Certification and Labeling Schemes Organic, fair trade, and other certification schemes for sustainable agriculture products
Module #24 Research and Development in Sustainable Agriculture Current research trends, innovations, and future directions in sustainable agriculture
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Sustainable Agriculture career