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Organic Farming Essentials

1 Lesson
Intermediate

Discover the fundamentals of organic farming and learn how to …

What you'll learn
Introduction to Organic Farming – Understanding the principles, benefits, and importance of organic agriculture.
Soil Health & Fertility Management – Techniques to improve soil structure, organic matter, and fertility naturally.
Composting & Natural Fertilizers – Learn how to create organic compost, bio-fertilizers, and vermicompost.
Organic Pest & Disease Control – Effective, non-chemical methods to protect crops from pests and diseases.
Crop Rotation & Companion Planting – Strategies to enhance soil health and maximize yields.
Organic Certification & Compliance – Steps to getting certified as an organic farmer and meeting global standards.
Marketing & Selling Organic Produce – How to brand, market, and sell your organic farm products for profitability.

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

1 Lesson
Intermediate

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

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.

Farm Business Mini‑MBA: Planning, Records, Markets, and Exports

1 Lesson
Intermediate

Farm Business Mini‑MBA: Planning, Records, Markets, and Exports is a compact, practice‑driven …

What you'll learn
Build a one‑page agribusiness strategy and operating plan tied to value chain opportunities and risks.
Set up simple, reliable financial records (cashbook, cost centers, COGS, breakeven, gross margin per enterprise) and monthly management dashboards.
Design market entry plans for domestic buyers and develop export readiness checklists covering quality, packaging, logistics, and documentation.
Evaluate financing options, working‑capital cycles, and investment cases using payback, NPV basics, and sensitivity tests.
Negotiate supply contracts, align production calendars with demand, and manage price, quality, and delivery risk.

Smart Water Use: Irrigation and Water Management for Small Farms

1 Lesson
Intermediate

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

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.

Soil to Harvest: Beginner Crop Production Essentials

1 Lesson
Intermediate

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

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.

Sustainable Small‑Scale Systems: People, Energy, and Equity

1 Lesson
Intermediate

Systems thinking for small farms that links land, labor, energy, …

What you'll learn
Map on‑farm resource flows
Identify no‑regret efficiency actions
track simple social–environmental indicators alongside production.

Pasture Power: Forage, Rotation, and Grazing Plans

1 Lesson
Intermediate

Build productive, resilient pastures with species selection, establishment, grazing calendars, …

What you'll learn
Create a rotational grazing plan
Choose seed mixes
Implement simple pasture monitoring for persistence and feed value.

Soil Management Masterclass: Testing to Action

1 Lesson
Intermediate

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

What you'll learn
Interpret common soil tests
design a season‑long amendment schedule
track soil health indicators over time.