Innovative Farming for a Greener Tomorrow

Smart Water Use: Irrigation and Water Management for Small Farms

Smart Water Use: Irrigation and Water Management for Small Farms …

$15.00

Smart Water Use: Irrigation and Water Management for Small Farms

1 Lesson

Intermediate

What you'll learn

Match crops and soils to a suitable irrigation method (drip, sprinkler, furrow/basin) and design a basic layout with valves, filters, laterals, and emitters.

Estimate crop water needs and create a weekly irrigation schedule using soil feel/appearance, simple water-use formulas, or low-cost sensors.

Select, size, and safely operate small pumps and energy options (manual, engine, solar) with basic filtration and pressure checks.

Implement operation and maintenance routines to prevent clogging, leaks, pressure loss, and uneven application.

Identify and mitigate waterlogging, salinity, runoff, and erosion risks linked to poor irrigation practices.

Track water use and costs, and improve efficiency with mulching, zoning, and staged automation upgrades.

Intermediate

Soil to Harvest: Beginner Crop Production Essentials

Soil to Harvest: Beginner Crop Production Essentials is a practical, …

$10.00

Soil to Harvest: Beginner Crop Production Essentials

1 Lesson

Intermediate

What you'll learn

Diagnose basic soil limitations and create a soil improvement plan using pH, texture, and organic matter indicators.

Select varieties and plan planting windows based on climate, soil moisture, and day length for key staple and market garden crops.

Calibrate seeding rates and spacing, and execute bed/row prep and tillage or no‑till setups appropriately.

Design simple irrigation schedules and choose between drip, sprinkler, or furrow for water‑use efficiency.

Build a starter fertility program integrating composts, manures, and low‑risk mineral fertilizers with timing aligned to crop demand.

Implement basic integrated pest, disease, and weed management with scouting, thresholds, and safe interventions.

Determine harvest maturity, plan harvest logistics, and apply basic post‑harvest handling to protect quality and reduce losses.

Intermediate

Integrated Pest Management Basics: Safer, Cheaper, Smarter Control

Integrated Pest Management Basics: Safer, Cheaper, Smarter Control is a beginner-friendly course that …

$25.00

Integrated Pest Management Basics: Safer, Cheaper, Smarter Control

1 Lesson

Intermediate

What you'll learn

Define pests and beneficials, explain the IPM concept, and list core components: prevention, identification, monitoring, thresholds, and targeted control selection.

Build preventive plans using sanitation, crop rotation, resistant varieties, habitat for natural enemies, and cultural/mechanical tactics.

Scout fields systematically, record observations, and apply economic/action thresholds to decide if and when to intervene.

Choose safer interventions first (biological, cultural, mechanical), and when needed, select and apply least-risk pesticides correctly and legally.

Reduce and manage pesticide resistance through rotation of modes of action, proper rates, timing, and integration with non-chemical tactics.

Evaluate outcomes, costs, and risks to refine an IPM plan over time for specific crops and fields.

Intermediate

Food Safety and Quality Assurance in Processing

🍴 Ensure Safe, High-Quality Food Products with Expert Knowledge and Best …

$312.00

Food Safety and Quality Assurance in Processing

1 Lesson

Intermediate

What you'll learn

Understand the principles of food safety and quality assurance.

Learn how to identify and control food safety hazards.

Gain knowledge of international food safety standards and regulations.

Develop skills to design and implement food safety management systems (e.g., HACCP).

Be able to conduct quality audits and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Explore the role of technology in enhancing food safety and quality.

Intermediate

Soil Management Masterclass: Testing to Action

Turn soil test numbers into decisions on amendments, pH correction, …

$52.35

Soil Management Masterclass: Testing to Action

1 Lesson

Intermediate

What you'll learn

Interpret common soil tests

design a season‑long amendment schedule

track soil health indicators over time.

Intermediate

Agribusiness & Marketing

Launching and Sustaining a Profitable Farm

Farming is not just about growing crops or raising animals—it’s …

$312.00

Agribusiness & Marketing

Launching and Sustaining a Profitable Farm

1 Lesson

Intermediate

What you'll learn

Introduction to Farming as a Business – Understanding modern farming and agribusiness opportunities.

Farm Planning & Setup – Choosing the right location, equipment, and resources.

Crop & Livestock Selection – Identifying high-demand crops and livestock for profitability.

Sustainable & Organic Farming Techniques – Reducing costs and improving yields with eco-friendly practices.

Farm Financial Management – Budgeting, cost reduction, and securing funding.

Marketing & Sales Strategies – Selling your farm produce profitably.

Scaling & Expanding Your Farm – Growth strategies for long-term success.

Intermediate

Agribusiness Entrepreneurship: From Farm to Market

🌱 Turn Your Agri-Vision into a Thriving Business 🌱 Agribusiness is the …

$128.00

Agribusiness Entrepreneurship: From Farm to Market

1 Lesson

Intermediate

What you'll learn

Understand the fundamentals of agribusiness and entrepreneurship.

Learn how to identify market opportunities and develop a viable business model.

Gain skills in financial planning, budgeting, and securing funding for your agribusiness.

Master marketing and sales strategies tailored to the agri-food sector.

Explore supply chain management and distribution channels for agricultural products.

Develop a sustainable and scalable business plan for long-term success.

Intermediate

Livestock the Climate‑Smart Way: Efficiency and Waste to Value

Practical strategies for feed efficiency, manure handling, bedding, water use, …

$58.49

Livestock the Climate‑Smart Way: Efficiency and Waste to Value

1 Lesson

Intermediate

What you'll learn

Draft a climate‑smart livestock plan covering ration tweaks

manure storage/composting

water/energy savings, aligned with resilience goals.

Intermediate

Sustainable Farming Playbook: Soil Health, Rotation, and Organic Methods

Sustainable Farming Playbook: Soil Health, Rotation, and Organic Methods is …

$150.00

Sustainable Farming Playbook: Soil Health, Rotation, and Organic Methods

1 Lesson

Intermediate

What you'll learn

Diagnose soil health using simple field tests and basic lab indicators, then build a 12‑month soil improvement plan with organic amendments and cover crops.

Design 2–4 year crop rotations that break pest and disease cycles, balance nutrients, and stabilize revenue across seasons.

Implement core organic methods: composting, green manures, mulches, biofertilizers, and low‑risk pest/weed tactics aligned with certification principles.

Track sustainability performance with practical indicators for soil, water, inputs, and biodiversity aligned with recognized frameworks.

Intermediate

Climate‑Smart Farming Fundamentals: Adapt, Mitigate, Thrive

A practical introduction to climate‑smart agriculture, connecting local weather risks …

$43.79

Climate‑Smart Farming Fundamentals: Adapt, Mitigate, Thrive

1 Lesson

Intermediate

What you'll learn

Identify climate risks for key enterprises

select resilient practices (e.g., drought‑tolerant varieties, mulches)

outline a season plan with adaptation and mitigation actions.