EREC 210 introduces the agriculture industry and practices in Alberta. It includes the study of forages, tame pasture, field crops (cereal, oil seed, and pulse) and native grasslands. Agro-Ecology topics focus on range and riparian health assessment. Other topics include soil, land and water conservation and stewardship; seed industry and quality control; farm safety and equipment; agriculture policy, legislation and programs; agricultural professional organizations and communication. All topics are relevant to environmental reclamation and restoration of disturbed agricultural landscapes. EREC 210 will be presented in both a classroom and field lab/workshop environment.
Credits: 4.00