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An agricultural research station near Munnar Photo Mugs An agricultural research station near Munnar, Kerala state, India, Asia…. |
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History’s Harvest: Where Food Comes From History’s Harvest presents a sweeping view of 10,000 years of agricultural history, shown against a backdrop of spectacular footage from locations in India, Mexico, the United States and Britain. The film is fast-paced, informative, and visually engaging. Scientific information is presented in a straight-forward manner so that the general public can easily understand. The film traces the develop… |
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Agriculture for Children: Where Food is Grown Across the country and around the world, farms can look very different from one another, and they can grow lots of different foods, too! In “Where Food is Grown,” young viewers learn that weather and climate are the biggest factors in determining what kinds of food can be grown in different parts of the world…. |
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Agriculture for Children: From Farm to Table Have you ever thoguht about where food comes from? Children will enjoy following along as houng hosts explore each step in the fascinating journey food takes from farm to table. First, learn about the variety of crops that provide us with food, and then visit an apple orchanrd to see how farmers grow and harvest the fruit. Next, learn about a variety of processes that foods undergo before they mak… |
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Hanna Instruments HI 3896 Lab Soil Quality Educational Test Kit $296.57 The Soil Quality Education Test Kit is designed to provide a complete unit for teachers to introduce students to important chemical tests to evaluate soil quality and fertility and relate these measurements to the principles of plant metabolism. The components are tied together by an extensive Teacher’s Guide that includes in-depth background information about each parameter, classroom activities … |
Agriculture Education!
Organic Agriculture Education at Washington State University
Agriculture Education Questions
Are there any GRADUATE level universities offering agriculture education in NY?
Cornell has a Master’s degree available in Agricultural Science Education.
Distance Learning in Agriculture and Allied Sciences – Preparation for a Field in High Demand
Several universities have recently started offering distance learning in agriculture programs that make it easy for you to get qualified in agricultural engineering and allied sciences from the convenience of your own home. Some of these include agronomy, turf-grass management, plant pathology, horticulture, hydroponics, weed sciences, pasture management, animal nutrition and husbandry amongst several other agriculture-related disciplines.
In recent years, there has been an ever-increasing demand for salaried agricultural and food scientists for conducting lab research in a variety of areas that directly impact the food and agriculture industry. There has also been a rise in demand in recent times for qualified staff for managing the technically challenging aspects of agribusinesses. Let us take a look at some of these distance learning in agriculture programs, and the courses they offer.
Kansas State University
This University distance learning in agriculture program is accredited by the Northwest Association of Colleges and Schools. It offers a master’s degree program in Agribusiness that is geared towards advanced learners. If you plan to register for this program, you would be required to make two one-week on-campus visits annually, for the duration of the course.
Oregon State University
Oregon State University offers an online B.S. degree in General Agriculture, through the Universities’ Extended Campus. To be eligible for applying for this course, you would have to complete educational instruction worth a full year of biology and two terms of chemistry, all having lab components. The University is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges.
University of Illinois Online
University of Illinois Online offers the following distance learning in agriculture programs:
Professional Development Sequence In Dairy Science (Certificate)
The program is open to undergraduates and students with a bachelor’s degree. Classes are conducted via the internet.
Online Master’s Degree in Agricultural Education
This is a professional degree for students who wish to become high school or community college instructors of agriculture programs. The minimum requirement is a four-year degree in agricultural education or allied fields of study.
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University offers a Master of Agriculture online degree program that is intended to prepare individuals for a fulfilling career in natural resource management, plant sciences, poultry sciences and life sciences. This is a non-thesis degree program. Texas A&M University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Delivery methods include videoconferencing over the internet and CD-ROM presentations for interactive learning. There are no residency requirements.
University of Georgia (Center for Continuing Education)
The University of Georgia offers a distance learning in agriculture certification course on the Principles of Turfgrass management. This course was originally designed and developed in association with the Professional Lawn Care Association of America (PLCAA).
Iowa State University
Iowa State University currently offers two masters degree programs:
Master of Agriculture
This degree aims to provide graduates, who are professionally involved in the agricultural and food system with advanced training in the science, technology and business of agriculture. The course also emphasizes leadership development and the use of statistical analysis.
Master of Science in Agronomy
This distance learning in agriculture program emphasizes the development of technical skills involved in crop management, soil and water management, and pest management. It is a non-thesis degree. Both these programs are delivered in the state of Iowa via the Iowa Communications Network, and in the U.S. and Canada via the medium of the internet.
About the Author
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