HORT 1027 - Sustainable Horticulture

1. Approved practices for organic production
2. Conserving and protecting the soil
3. Earth-friendly landscape practices
4. Sustainable plant production methods
5. Energy conservation strategies for sustainable horticulture
6. Sustainable horticulture in the commercial environment
7. Pesticide usage and its impact on the environment
8. Preventing pollution to water and air
9. USDA organic grower certification requirements
10. Managing soil fertility

1. explain the environmental tensions spurred by increasing productivity and profitability demands.
2. use current best practices for conserving natural resources.
3. discuss current energy conservation practices that benefit the environment.
4. identify sources of pollution caused by some current agricultural/horticultural practices.
5. practice plant growing methods that are beneficial to the environment.
6. differentiate plant growing practices that are beneficial or harmful to the environment.
7. select fertilizers and pesticides that are appropriate for the environment.

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