A high level overview of pest and disease management strategies in organic field crops.
What you will learn
This course provides a high level understanding of pest and disease management strategies in organic field crops commonly grown in the northern tier of the United States. Crops include corn, soybeans, small grains, pulses, and forage crops.
- Importance of healthy agroecosystem for organic pest and disease control
- Crop rotation strategies for pest and disease management
- Rules and regulations on pest and disease management in organics
- Benefits and limitations of inputs for pest and disease management
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VIDEO LESSONS
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QUIZ
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CERTIFICATE
Table of Contents
Farmers Featured in the Video Lessons
John Wepking
WISCONSIN
John Wicks
MONTANA
Rick Mittleider
NORTH DAKOTA
Jason Federer
INDIANA
Subject Matter Experts Featured in the Video Lessons
Ryan Schmid
Ecdysis Foundation
FAQs
How long will it take me to complete the lessons?
We estimate that each lesson will take approximately 25 minutes to complete. This includes reading the online written materials, viewing the 7-15 minute instructional video, and taking the lesson quiz. We estimate that total time investment for the course requires 2 hours to complete.
When will my access expire?
Never!
Do I need any qualifications to start the course?
We do not have any formal prerequisites to take this course. We recommend that you have an understanding of general agriculture principles and experience working in agriculture. This course assumes prior knowledge of field crop production practices and offers an extension of that knowledge into organic-specific practices and requirements.
Will this course enable me to find employment as an organic advisor?
This course will help set you apart from other advisors and consultants. It will provide you with the foundational knowledge you need to consult organic field crop farmers.
What do graduates do when they have completed this training?
Past OATS trainees put their knowledge to work in many different ways. Some are employees of input companies, some are independent consultants, and yet others are agricultural educators. Our trainees put their new knowledge to work by expanding their client base to include transitioning and certified organic producers.
Will I obtain a certificate or official course credits?
After completing the online materials, quizzes, exercises, live zoom sessions, in-person event, and achieving a passing score on the course final exam, you are eligible to receive the OATS Organic Field Crop Course Certificate of Completion. Certificates are non-accredited.
What if I have more questions?
Contact [email protected] to learn more.
"Take this information to other agronomists across the US."
- Past Participant