Composting and Compost Use (A) DE

3 credits · Undergraduate

Composting and the utilization of organic matter produced on the farm provide the basis for soil fertility in organic systems; however, potential benefits derived from compost use are often limited by the supply and quality of composts produced on-farm. The objective of this web-based course is to teach composting primarily by providing students with the opportunity to make their own compost over a period of 13 weeks. Students learn through five stand- alone modules: Composting of Organic Materials; Composting Process; On-Farm Composting; Compost Quality; and Compost Utilization and Marketing. CALENDAR NOTES: Making compost and completing all five modules will be a requirement for students who are taking the course for credit. FORMATS: Online Delivery